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iodoprotein

iodoprotein

9.9
A protein that contains iodine
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪoʊdōˈproʊtiːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : iodoproteína
  • Thyroglobulin is a well-known example of an iodoprotein found in the thyroid gland.

Examples

  • The presence of an iodoprotein can be detected using specialized staining techniques.

  • Researchers studied the effects of dietary iodine on the production of iodoproteins in animals.

  • An iodoprotein is essential for thyroid function.

  • Many iodoproteins are found in seafood.

  • Thyroglobulin is a well-known example of an iodoprotein found in the thyroid gland.

  • Researchers studied the effects of dietary iodine on the production of iodoproteins in animals.

  • The presence of an iodoprotein can be detected using specialized staining techniques.

Synonyms

iodinated protein
vsiodoprotein
  • Specialized
7.2

A protein that has iodine in it

is a protein whose structure naturally includes iodine rather than being chemically added

Surface Forms

iodoprotein singular
iodoproteins plural

Morphology

iodoprotein = protein (semi-transparent) = iodo + protein

Formed from the technical combining form 'iodo-' (iodine) + 'protein'; the meaning is literal but the prefix is a specialized scientific form that may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Iodoprotein joins the part iodo- ('iodine') with protein ('a substance in living things'), so an iodoprotein is simply a protein that contains 'iodine'.