protein S

n.

A vitamin K-dependent antithrombotic protein that functions as a cofactor with activated protein C.

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Example sentences from the Web for protein S

It causes some of my cells to express Ebola proteins to illicit an immune response.
Why I Became an Ebola Vaccine Guinea Pig|Lizzie Crocker|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Comets contain amino acids, which are organic compounds that include the raw ingredients for proteins that make for living things.
Comet Surfing on a Rocket|Matthew R. Francis|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Research is a living DNA chain of proteins that pass compounds along, one to the other.
Writing a Novel: Even Making It Up Requires Research|Ridley Pearson|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All known DNA before this experiment consisted of four letters that determine what proteins a cell makes.
Synthetic DNA: The New Drug Makers?|Elizabeth Lopatto|May 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A lot of people have fish allergies, but anchovies also have a lot of amines—a breakdown product of proteins.
Pizza Might Be Your Enemy|Daniela Drake|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But when proteins are burned, another waste product containing nitrogen is formed.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
The proteins, or nitrogenous foods, are not so completely burned up in the body.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
Proteins not only serve as reserve food materials but also make up the body of the living organism itself.
The Chemistry of Plant Life|Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
Proteins which contain all the amino acids essential for tissue building are known as complete proteins.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting|Various
Likewise, the proteins also pass through the liver on their way to the body.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler

Cultural definitions for protein S

proteins

[ (proh-teenz, proh-tee-inz) ]

Complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule) made up of amino acids. Proteins are basic components of all living cells and are therefore among the principal substances that make up the body. In addition to being necessary for the growth and repair of the body's tissues, proteins provide energy and act as enzymes that control chemical reactions in the cell.

notes for proteins

Foods that contain a high percentage of protein include meat, fish, poultry, milk products, beans, and nuts.

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