annexin
noun
an·nex·in
ə-ˈnek-sən 
plural annexins
: any of a family of proteins found in eukaryotes (such as mammals, birds, and plants) that bind to phospholipids in the presence of calcium
—often followed by a number usually expressed in Roman numerals to indicate type
Annexin V may play significant roles in cell physiology, including such processes as control of membrane permeability to calcium …—
William H. Strauss et al., Lancet, 15 July 2001
William H. Strauss et al., Lancet, 15 July 2001Dictionary Entries Near annexin
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“Annexin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annexin. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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