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单词 cytochrome
释义

cytochrome

noun

cy·​to·​chrome ˈsī-tə-ˌkrōm How to pronounce cytochrome (audio)
: any of several intracellular hemoprotein respiratory pigments that are enzymes functioning in electron transport as carriers of electrons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to producing cytochrome P450 enzymes, the liver is one of the major organs that create special proteins called cytokines and interferons that participate in the immune response. C. Michael White, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2021 Inflammation from a new infection or chronic inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis could also impair how well enzymes like cytochrome P450 can metabolize drugs. C. Michael White, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2021 These images showed the component parts of cytochrome b6f down to the level of individual molecules. Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 13 Nov. 2019 Individual cytochromes are important for moving electrons around inside cells. New York Times, 1 July 2019 This is how researchers can look at the koala genome and see how the species is genetically supercharged to digest a plant that’s poisonous to other mammals, namely the cytochrome P450 gene family. Matt Simon, WIRED, 2 July 2018 Arnold and her colleagues have been working with the bacterial version of cytochrome P450 for ten years, trying to convince it to perform new tricks. Jeffrey Marlow, WIRED, 8 Jan. 2013 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cytochrome

noun

cy·​to·​chrome ˈsīt-ə-ˌkrōm How to pronounce cytochrome (audio)
: any of several intracellular hemoprotein respiratory pigments that are enzymes functioning in electron transport as carriers of electrons
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