Biologically Active Substance
scleroproteins
scle·ro·pro·teins
Subclass of:
Proteins
Definitions related to scleroproteins:
  • Simple proteins characterized by their insolubility and fibrous structure. Within the body, they perform a supportive or protective function.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (fibrous protein) Family of large proteins characterized by tendency to aggregate into insoluble fibers and plaques; found in intermediate filaments, extracellular matrix, cartilage, hair, nails, and elsewhere.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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