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A simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
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scleroprotein
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye [syn: albuminoid ]
Wikipedia
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Scleroproteins or fibrous proteins constitute one of the three main types of proteins (alongside globular and membrane proteins ). There are many scleroprotein superfamilies including keratin , collagen , elastin , and fibroin . The roles of such proteins ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context protein English) Any of many fibrous proteins found in connective tissue etc
Usage examples of scleroprotein.
It is a scleroprotein present largely in cuticular structures such as hair, nails, horn.