phos·pho·pro·tein (f s f -pr t n, -t- n)n. Any of a group of proteins, such as casein, containing chemically bound phosphoric acid. |
phosphoprotein [ˌfɒsfəˈprəʊtiːn]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of conjugated proteins, esp casein, in which the protein molecule is bound to phosphoric acid
| phosphoprotein (fsf-prtn) Any of a group of proteins, such as casein, containing chemically bound phosphoric acid. |
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| Noun | 1. | phosphoprotein - containing chemically bound phosphoric acid protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein" casein - a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives |
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