proteose

[proh-tee-ohs]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. any of a class of soluble compounds derived from proteins by the action of the gastric juices, pancreatic juices, etc.

proteose

/ ˈprəʊtɪˌəʊs, -ˌəʊz /

noun

1. Also called (esp US): albumose. rare,  any of a group of compounds formed during proteolysis that are less complex than metaproteins but more so than peptones

Word History and Origins

Origin of proteose¹

First recorded in 1885–90; prote(in) + -ose ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of proteose¹

C20: from _protein + _-ose ²

Example Sentences

Luciferin seems to be either a peptone or a proteose.

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Proteases of the erepsin type, i.e., those which break proteins down to amino-acids instead of only to the proteose or peptone stage, as is characteristic of the enzymes of the trypsin type, are widely distributed in plants.

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Pink colour which becomes violet with more copper sulphate = proteose and peptone.

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