Concept information
Preferred term
antifreeze proteins
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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Proteins that bind to ice and modify the growth of ice crystals. They perform a cryoprotective role in a variety of organisms.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- antifreeze glycopeptides
- antifreeze glycoproteins
- antifreeze peptides
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/230341
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