metalloprotein

noun

me·​tal·​lo·​pro·​tein -ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən How to pronounce metalloprotein (audio)
: a conjugated protein in which the prosthetic group is a metal

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“Metalloprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/metalloprotein. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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