metaprotein

metaprotein
Nondescript term for a derived protein obtained by the action of acids or alkalies, soluble in weak acids or alkalies but insoluble in neutral solutions; e.g., albuminate.

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meta·pro·tein .met-ə-'prō-.tēn, -'prōt-ē-ən n any of various products derived from proteins through the action of acids or alkalies by which the solubility and sometimes the composition of the proteins is changed

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  • metaprotein — [met΄ə prō′tēn΄, met΄əprōt′ē in] n. any of a group of complex hydrolytic substances produced by the action of acids or alkalies on proteins and soluble in alkalies or weak acids, but insoluble in water …   English World dictionary

  • metaprotein — /met euh proh teen, tee in/, n. Biochem. a hydrolytic derivative of protein, insoluble in water but soluble in dilute acids or alkalis. [META + PROTEIN] * * * …   Universalium

  • metaprotein — metÉ™ prəʊtɪːn n. derivative of a protein (Bio Chemistry) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • metaprotein — meta·protein …   English syllables

  • metaprotein — /mɛtəˈproʊtin/ (say metuh prohteen) noun a hydrolytic derivative of protein, insoluble in water, but soluble in dilute acids or alkalis …  

  • metaprotein — “+ noun Etymology: meta + protein : any of various products derived from proteins through the action of acids or alkalies by which the solubility and sometimes the composition of the proteins is changed compare albuminate * * * /met euh proh teen …   Useful english dictionary

  • acid metaprotein — Biochem. a metaprotein derived by means of a hydrolytic acid. * * * …   Universalium

  • alkali metaprotein — Biochem. a metaprotein derived by means of a hydrolytic alkali. * * * …   Universalium

  • acid metaprotein — Biochem. a metaprotein derived by means of a hydrolytic acid …   Useful english dictionary

  • alkali metaprotein — Biochem. a metaprotein derived by means of a hydrolytic alkali …   Useful english dictionary

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