glycoprotein
noun
gly·co·pro·tein
ˌglī-kō-ˈprō-ˌtēn 
-ˈprō-tē-ən
: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate
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Squalane moisturizes and smooths while pro-ceramides and glycoproteins help repair the skin’s natural barrier.
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Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
The team accomplishes this feat using a unique glycoprotein called VSVGmut.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Even so, the latter’s manufacturing procedures weren’t great at applying a vital surface layer of lipids and glycoproteins to help the silk hold up to sunlight and humidity.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
It’s formulated with Antarctic glacial glycoprotein and fountain plant, which work together to balance your skin’s moisture levels and strengthen the skin barrier, keeping your complexion from being too oily or dry throughout the day and shielding it from acne-causing bacteria.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
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Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
The team accomplishes this feat using a unique glycoprotein called VSVGmut.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Even so, the latter’s manufacturing procedures weren’t great at applying a vital surface layer of lipids and glycoproteins to help the silk hold up to sunlight and humidity.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2023
It’s formulated with Antarctic glacial glycoprotein and fountain plant, which work together to balance your skin’s moisture levels and strengthen the skin barrier, keeping your complexion from being too oily or dry throughout the day and shielding it from acne-causing bacteria.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
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glycoprotein
noun
gly·co·pro·tein
-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən
: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate
called also glucoprotein
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