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antifreeze proteins
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antifreeze proteins [′an·ti‚frēz ¦prō‚tēnz]
(biochemistry)
Proteins that decrease the nonequilibrium freezing point of water without significantly affecting the melting point by directly binding to the surface of an ice crystal, thereby disrupting its normal structure and growth pattern and inhibiting further ice growth; found in a number of fish, insects, and plants.
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Low temperature extrusion means costly equipment and the crystals tend to grow, conventional stabilizers have only a slight effect and antifreeze protein additives tend to harden the product itself.
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