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carrier protein [′kar·ē·ər ‚prō‚tēn] (cell and molecular biology) A membrane protein that transports a specific solute across the cell membrane by binding to the solute on one side of the membrane and then releasing it on the other. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| PCBs and other persistent organohalogens are structurally similar to TH, and are known to have a high affinity for transthyretin, a TH carrier protein. Phytanic acid activates the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor [alpha] (PPAR[alpha]) in sterol carrier protein 2-/sterol carrier protein x-deficient mice. Inhibition moieties irrespec- Does not indicate tive of the nature or number carrier protein. |
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