English Explanatory Dictionary

serpin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of a family of proteins that inhibit serine proteases (especially trypsin)

Word forms

serpin serpins

Etymology

Short for serine protease + -in

Derived words

neuroserpin serpinopathy

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