Definition of UBIQUITIN

ubiquitin

Meanings

Plural: ubiquitins

Noun

  • Any of a class of small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all eukaryotes, that play a part in modifying and degrading proteins.

Origin / Etymology

From ubiquitous + -in.

Scrabble Score: 20

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Words With Friends Score: 24

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