tubulin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of proteins used as the material for microtubules.
  2. Specifically, the dimer of α-tubulin and β-tubulin.

Word forms

tubulin tubulins

Etymology

From tubul- + -in.

Derived words

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