proopiomelanocortin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A precursor polypeptide involved in diverse cellular functions.

Word forms

proopiomelanocortin proopiomelanocortins POMC pro-opiomelanocortin

Etymology

From pro- + opiomelanocortin.

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