glycoprotein

[ glahy-koh-proh-teen, -tee-in ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. any of a group of complex proteins, as mucin, containing a carbohydrate combined with a simple protein.

glycoprotein

/ ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈpɛptaɪd; ˌɡlaɪkəʊˈprəʊtiːn /

noun

1. any of a group of conjugated proteins containing small amounts of carbohydrates as prosthetic groups See also mucoprotein

glycoprotein

/ glī′kō-prō′tēn′ /

1. Any of a group of cellular macromolecules that are made up of proteins bonded to one or more carbohydrate chains.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glycoprotein¹

First recorded in 1905–10; glyco- + protein

Example Sentences

Other scientists have discovered that fish antifreeze glycoproteins contain two main segments, and that certain sections are more essential than others.

From Popular-Science

Most of these glycoproteins are delicate structures that break down quickly in the harsh outside world.

From Popular-Science