Phosphoprotein

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  • noun. Any of a group of proteins, such as casein, containing chemically bound phosphoric acid.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A compound protein in which an albuminous radical exists in combination with a phosphorus-containing substance other than nucleic acid or lecithin.
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  • noun. Any protein containing bound phosphate.
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  • noun. containing chemically bound phosphoric acid
    • Word Usage
    "These calcium ion channels can be closed by the action of an enzyme called phosphoprotein phosphatase which dephosphorylates the proteins."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    protein  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    casein  
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