calretinin

English

Etymology

Blend of calcium +‎ retina +‎ -in.

Noun

calretinin (countable and uncountable, plural calretinins)

(biochemistry) A vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signalling and abundantly expressed in neurons; it stains mesothelioma and can help to identify lung tumours.

Anagrams

encrinital, nitracline, tricennial

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