pro-protein

pro-protein
Any inactive protein that can be activated by posttranslational modification

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  • protein-tyrosine kinase — pro·tein ty·ro·sine ki·nase (proґtēn tiґro sēn kiґnās) [EC 2.7.10] a group comprising the protein kinases that catalyze the phosphorylation of tyrosine residues in specific proteins. It is subdivided into the receptor protein… …   Medical dictionary

  • pro´tein|like´ — pro|tein «PROH teen, tee ihn», noun, adjective. –n. 1. one of the substances containing nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, that is a necessary part of the cells of animals and plants. Meat, milk, cheese, eggs, and beans contain protein.… …   Useful english dictionary

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