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单词 protein
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Definition of protein in English:

protein

noun ˈprəʊtiːnˈproʊˌtin
  • 1Any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds which have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, etc., and as enzymes and antibodies.

    a protein found in wheat
    animal proteins
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The scientists have genetically engineered the animals to produce a green fluorescent protein in cells throughout the abdomen.
    • Western blot analysis confirmed that this truncated fusion protein is expressed in yeast (data not shown).
    • Much recent research has focused on identifying proteins involved in metabolism of such compounds.
    • The tertiary structure of myoglobin is that of a typical water soluble globular protein.
    • The 75-kD fusion protein was purified four times by affinity binding to an amylose resin.
    1. 1.1mass noun Proteins collectively, especially as a dietary component.
      a diet high in protein
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I always try to make sure that whatever I eat is balanced as I like to have my greens and my protein.
      • Cover half your plate with vegetables, then a quarter with carbs and a quarter with protein.
      • When there is a lot of carbohydrate in the diet, protein and fat are spared.
      • Made out of lentils, beans and spices, these little balls are rich in fibre and protein.
      • There would be little rice and even less protein for the family before the rains came again in May.
      • Some postmenopausal women swear that dietary soy protein combats their hot flushes.
      • As well as protein, Brazils are high in fat, which causes them to go rancid quickly.
      • The diet does seem to help with the training as well - all that pasta, rice and pure soya protein.
      • Eat either protein or starch combined with vegetables other than the potato.
      • Pulses such as lentils are the most important source of protein in the Indian diet.
      • An elemental diet is a liquid diet, made up of simple forms of protein, carbohydrates and fats.
      • In the latter case, you may want to add diced tofu or ham to the filling for a bit more protein.
      • If you have healthy kidneys, you can't eat enough protein to damage your kidneys.
      • Rice is high in protein, but these proteins are low in the essential amino acid lysine.

Derivatives

  • proteinaceous

  • adjective ˌprəʊtɪˈneɪʃəs
    • Consisting of or containing protein.

      cysts containing proteinaceous fluid
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Transport of polyelectrolytes, in particular of nucleic acid fragments, through proteinaceous pores in membranes has also been reported.
      • Since mitochondria have two membranes, precursors targeted to the matrix must cross both barriers, presumably through proteinaceous channels.
      • They include activated charcoal, Congo red, India ink, proteinaceous compounds and fluorescent materials.
  • proteinic

  • adjectiveprəʊˈtiːnɪk
    • The proteinic nature of the adhesive material is confirmed by tests on the influence of various reagents on the adhesive strength.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The inner epithelium consists of cells enclosing large heterogeneous spherules composed of proteinic and glucidic fractions.
      • It is expected that a similar approach will succeed for other proteinic occupational antigens.
  • proteinous

  • adjectiveprəʊˈtiːnəs
    • The protons are delayed on the proteinous surface due to the high density of proton-binding sites that form a concentrated layer of an undilutable buffer.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Indicating apparently proteinous reddish strips with paler coloured borders I asked the waitress if it was some sort of ersatz bacon, to which she replied: ‘So you don't eat a lot of vegetables, sir?’
      • The lamellar (originally largely proteinous) sublayer of each ligament has been replaced by localized concentrations of framboidal pyrite.
      • Prepared proteinous foods (such as cooked and canned foods and cooked meat) can lead to constipation as can dairy products like milk and cheese, and wheat products like bread, pasta and even cookies.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French protéine, German Protein, from Greek prōteios 'primary', from prōtos 'first'.

  • first from Old English:

    The Old English word first goes back to an ancient root which is shared by Latin primus (as in prime), and Greek prōtos (as in protein (mid 19th century) and prototype (mid 16th century)). The expression first come, first served goes back to the Middle Ages and is found in the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer. It was originally used in the context of milling, when a mill would serve the whole community. The first person to bring their corn to the mill would be the first person to have it ground. The first among equals is the member of a group that has the highest status. It is a translation of the Latin phrase primus inter pares, which was used as a title by Roman emperors. Many will know it today as the title of a Jeffrey Archer novel published in 1984. In Scotland to first-foot (early 19th century) is to be the first person to cross the threshold of a house in the New Year. Traditionally, it is thought lucky for that person to be a dark-haired man.

 
 

Definition of protein in US English:

protein

nounˈprōˌtēnˈproʊˌtin
  • 1Any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms, especially as structural components of body tissues such as muscle, hair, collagen, etc., and as enzymes and antibodies.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Much recent research has focused on identifying proteins involved in metabolism of such compounds.
    • The 75-kD fusion protein was purified four times by affinity binding to an amylose resin.
    • The tertiary structure of myoglobin is that of a typical water soluble globular protein.
    • Western blot analysis confirmed that this truncated fusion protein is expressed in yeast (data not shown).
    • The scientists have genetically engineered the animals to produce a green fluorescent protein in cells throughout the abdomen.
    1. 1.1 Proteins collectively, especially as a dietary component.
      a diet high in protein
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I always try to make sure that whatever I eat is balanced as I like to have my greens and my protein.
      • Cover half your plate with vegetables, then a quarter with carbs and a quarter with protein.
      • Eat either protein or starch combined with vegetables other than the potato.
      • Some postmenopausal women swear that dietary soy protein combats their hot flushes.
      • If you have healthy kidneys, you can't eat enough protein to damage your kidneys.
      • Made out of lentils, beans and spices, these little balls are rich in fibre and protein.
      • In the latter case, you may want to add diced tofu or ham to the filling for a bit more protein.
      • There would be little rice and even less protein for the family before the rains came again in May.
      • Pulses such as lentils are the most important source of protein in the Indian diet.
      • When there is a lot of carbohydrate in the diet, protein and fat are spared.
      • The diet does seem to help with the training as well - all that pasta, rice and pure soya protein.
      • Rice is high in protein, but these proteins are low in the essential amino acid lysine.
      • As well as protein, Brazils are high in fat, which causes them to go rancid quickly.
      • An elemental diet is a liquid diet, made up of simple forms of protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French protéine, German Protein, from Greek prōteios ‘primary’, from prōtos ‘first’.

 
 
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