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| amyloid |
a result of the degeneration of body tissue, occurring in the form of a hard waxy protein deposit. [1/3 definitions] |
| anaphylaxis |
extreme allergic reaction to a substance, typically a foreign protein or drug, following a previous exposure to the same substance. |
| antibody |
a protein in blood that reacts to particular toxic substances by neutralizing or destroying them, and thus provides immunity against them. |
| bean curd |
a soft, protein-rich food made from puréed soy beans; tofu. |
| bioinformatics |
the analysis of biological data, such as DNA or protein sequences, using computers. [1/2 definitions] |
| capsid |
the outer protein shell of a virus particle that surrounds its nucleic acid. |
| casein |
a protein derived from milk, used in making cheese and certain plastics. [2 definitions] |
| codon |
in biology, a triplet of nucleotides in the messenger RNA, which specifies amino acids in the synthesis of protein molecules. |
| collagen |
a fibrous protein in bone, cartilage, and other connective tissue. |
| colostrum |
the yellowish milk secreted by a female mammal in the first few days after the birth of young, that is esp. rich in immune factors and protein. |
| crystalloid |
a minute, crystallike grain of protein found in certain plant cells. [1/3 definitions] |
| cysteine |
a sulfur-containing, semi-essential amino acid occurring in proteins. One cysteine within a protein can react with another to form a disulfide bond. |
| denature |
to change the structure of (a protein, enzyme, or the like) by physical or chemical means. [1/3 definitions] |
| elastin |
an elastic protein in connective tissue that helps the body to maintain shape. |
| fibrin |
a tough, white, elastic protein formed in the clotting of blood. |
| fibrinogen |
a protein produced by the liver that is changed into fibrin during the clotting of blood. |
| food group |
any group of foods organized by nutritional properties, esp. one incorporated into the food pyramid, such as grains, vegetables, fruits, fats, dairy, or protein. |
| gamma globulin |
a protein in blood serum that contains antibodies used in the prevention of a number of infectious diseases, such as measles and hepatitis. |
| gelatin |
an animal protein that is used in glue, on film, and in making edible gels from liquids, such as jellies or aspics. [1/3 definitions] |
| gene |
a section of a chromosome that determines the structure of a single protein or part of one, thereby influencing a particular hereditary characteristic, such as eye color, or a particular biochemical reaction. |
| genetic code |
the rules governing the order in which amino acids are added to a nascent protein as it is being synthesized according to the order of nucleotides in DNA and RNA molecules. |
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