glycoprotein

gly·co·pro·tein  (glk-prtn, -t-n)

n.

Any of a group of conjugated proteins having a carbohydrate as the nonprotein component.

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glycoprotein [ˌglaɪkəʊˈprəʊtiːn], glucoprotein, glycopeptide [ˌglaɪkəʊˈpɛptaɪd]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of conjugated proteins containing small amounts of carbohydrates as prosthetic groups See also mucoprotein

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glycoprotein  (glk-prtn)

Any of a group of cellular macromolecules that are made up of proteins bonded to one or more carbohydrate chains.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

glycoprotein - a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component mucin - a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces compound protein, conjugated protein - a protein complex combining amino acids with other substances erythropoietin - a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells CD4, cluster of differentiation 4 - a glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells; "CD4 is a receptor for HIV in humans" CD8, cluster of differentiation 8 - a membrane glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of cytotoxic T cells lectin - any of several plant glycoproteins that act like specific antibodies but are not antibodies in that they are not evoked by an antigenic stimulus mucoid - any of several glycoproteins similar to mucin