involucrin

English

Etymology

Latin involūcrum (wrapper, covering) + -in

Noun

involucrin (uncountable)

  1. A protein component of human skin.
    In binding the protein loricrin, involucrin contributes to the formation of a cell envelope that protects corneocytes in the skin.

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Verb

involucrin

  1. third-person plural present subjunctive form of involucrar
  2. third-person plural imperative form of involucrar
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