proteomics

American  

[proh-tee-om-iks] / ˌproʊ tiˈɒm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study of the functions, structures, and interactions of proteins; the study of the proteome.

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proteomics British  

/ ˌprəʊtɪˈɒmɪks /

noun

1. the branch of biochemistry concerned with the structure and analysis of the proteins occurring in living organisms

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proteomics Scientific  

/ prō′tē-ō′mĭks /

1. The analysis of the expression, localizations, functions, and interactions of the proteins expressed by the genetic material of an organism.

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proteomics Cultural  

1. A new and evolving field of science that seeks to specify all the proteins produced by a cell in all types of situations and environments and to understand how they function. Because proteins are the product of information coded for in DNA, proteomics is closely allied to the study of the genome.

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Etymology

Origin of proteomics

First recorded in 1995–2000; proteom(e) ( def. ) + -ics ( def. )

Example Sentences

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proteomics

Through spatial proteomics analysis, they identified molecular changes linked to inflammation and nerve remodeling.

From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026

Using advanced proteomics technology, the team tracked roughly 3,000 proteins circulating in the bloodstream.

From Science Daily ● May 17, 2026

Mauricio Hernández, a proteomics specialist at the institute, noted the technical challenges involved.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2026

While proteomics and reverse genetics can determine which proteins are crucial for shifting cell shape, advanced microscopy was needed to visualize the behavior of these proteins inside the cell.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2024

Nielsen and her colleagues proceeded to do a molecular analysis called proteomics which looks at markers of inflammation in the blood.

From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2024