structural protein
UK: /ˈstrʌktʃərəl ˈprəʊtiːn/
Definition

Definition of structural protein - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biologyTECH.protein giving cells or tissues physical support and shapeTECH.
  • Collagen is an important structural protein in skin and connective tissue.
2.
virologyTECH.protein forming part of the physical structure of a virus particleTECH.
  • The capsid structural protein protects the viral genome from the environment.
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Expressions with structural

structural reformsn.
major lasting changes to basic rules or institutions of a system
The new administration promised structural reforms to strengthen the national economy.
structural engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing safe stable structures that carry forces
She decided to study structural engineering at university.
structural analysisn.
study of the arrangement of parts in a system
Structural analysis helps in understanding the organization of biological systems.
structural arrangementn.
particular organization of elements within a system or planned design
The report explains the structural arrangement of committees within the new department.
structural engineern.
engineer specializing in designing safe structures
The structural engineer inspected the new bridge for safety.
structural failuren.
loss of safe support ability in a building, bridge or structure
Engineers investigated the structural failure of the bridge after the sudden collapse.

Expressions with protein

protein shaken.
drink with protein powder for nutrition
She drinks a protein shake after her workout.
high-proteinadj.
containing a large amount of protein compared to others
She follows a high-protein diet.
plant proteinn.
protein found naturally in plants such as beans nuts grains and seeds
Many athletes rely on plant protein instead of animal sources.
protein-richadj.
containing a high amount of protein compared to other similar things
She eats a protein-rich breakfast after her morning workout.
protein powdern.
powder used to add protein to food or drinks
She adds protein powder to her smoothie every morning.
protein isolaten.
concentrated protein powder with most fat and carbs removed
Protein isolate is made from whey or soy.
low-proteinadj.
containing a small amount of protein
She follows a low-protein diet for her health.
protein dietn.
eating plan that gives most energy from meat eggs beans or other protein-rich foods
She followed a strict protein diet during her training season.
animal proteinn.
protein nutrient taken from animals such as meat eggs fish or dairy
Many people try to reduce animal protein and eat more beans instead.
complete proteinn.
protein source with all essential amino acids
Quinoa is considered a complete protein.

Terms related to structural protein

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proteaseproteinaceousproteomicproteomicsrestructurerestructuringstructuralismstructuraliststructurallystructurestructureless

Terms with structural protein included in their meaning

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intermediate filamentn.
chemistry
protein filaments providing structural support in cells

Examples of structural protein in a sentence

  • Mutations in this structural protein can weaken the cell’s cytoskeleton.
  • Researchers mapped each structural protein to understand how the virus assembles.
  • A mutation in the structural protein reduced the virus’s ability to infect cells.

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  1. French:protéine structurale, ...
  2. German:Strukturprotein, ...
  3. Italian:proteina strutturale, ...
  4. Spanish:proteína estructural, ...
  5. Portuguese:proteína estrutural, proteína que integra a estrutura do vírion, ...
  6. Chinese:结构蛋白, 结构性蛋白质, ...
  7. Japanese:構造タンパク質, ...
  8. Arabic:بُرُوتِين بِنْيَوِي, بُرُوتِين تَرْكِيبِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֶלְבּוֹן מִבְנִי, חֶלְבּוֹן שִׁלְדִּי, ...
  10. Russian:структурный белок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:структурний білок, білок структурної оболонки, ...
  12. Hindi:संरचनात्मक प्रोटीन, सांरचनिक प्रोटीन, ...

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