English Explanatory Dictionary

reelin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protein that helps to regulate processes of neuronal migration and positioning in the developing brain.

Word forms

reelin

Etymology

From reel + -in, from the abnormal gait of reeler mice, later found to be deficient in this protein.

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