proteosome

[US]/ˈprəʊtiəˌsəʊm/
[UK]/ˈproʊtiˌsoʊm/

Translation

n.a complex of proteins that degrades unneeded or damaged proteins by proteolysis
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

ubiquitin proteosome

proteosome activity

proteosome degradation

proteosome pathway

proteosome inhibitor

proteosome complex

proteosome function

proteosome system

proteosome regulation

proteosome substrates

Example Sentences

the proteosome plays a crucial role in protein degradation.

researchers are studying the function of the proteosome in cells.

proteosome inhibitors are being tested as potential cancer treatments.

the proteosome is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis.

malfunctioning proteosomes can lead to various diseases.

understanding the proteosome's structure can help in drug design.

the proteosome is involved in the regulation of the cell cycle.

scientists have discovered new pathways involving the proteosome.

the proteosome degrades misfolded proteins to prevent toxicity.

proteosome activity can be affected by various cellular signals.

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