different between cadherin vs protocadherin

cadherin

English

Etymology

From calcium-dependent adhesion molecules +? -in.

Noun

cadherin (plural cadherins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of transmembrane proteins important in maintaining tissue structure.

Derived terms

  • adherin
  • otocadherin

Anagrams

  • Red China, inarched

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protocadherin

English

Etymology

proto- +? cadherin

Noun

protocadherin (plural protocadherins)

  1. (biology) Any of several polypeptides that are fragments of cadherin

Anagrams

  • adrenotrophic

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