PROTEOGLYCANS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Proteoglycans.
Proteoglycans - as a noun
Any of many glycoproteins that have heteropolysaccharide side chains
Example Sentences
"The proteoglycans in cartilage provide its compressive strength."
"Certain proteoglycans can bind and sequester growth factors."
"The role of proteoglycans in cell adhesion is well documented."
"The structure of proteoglycans consists of a core protein and attached glycosaminoglycan chains."
"The extracellular matrix of connective tissues is rich in proteoglycans."
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Yes, proteoglycans is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROTEOGLYCANS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
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