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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  5. proteins
  6. luminescent proteins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  5. proteins
  6. luminescent proteins

Preferred term

luminescent proteins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Proteins which are involved in the phenomenon of light emission in living systems. Included are the "enzymatic" and "non-enzymatic" types of system with or without the presence of oxygen or co-factors.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • bioluminescent proteins
  • photoproteins

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/224534

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