glycoprotein

glycoprotein /gly·co·pro·tein/ (-pro´tēn) a conjugated protein covalently linked to one or more carbohydrate groups; technically those with less than 4 per cent carbohydrate but often expanded to include the mucoproteins and proteoglycans.

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gly·co·pro·tein (glk-prtn)

n.

Any of a group of conjugated proteins that contain a carbohydrate as the nonprotein component.

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glycoprotein

[glī′kōprō′tēn]

Etymology: Gk, glykys, sweet, proteios, first rank

any of the large group of conjugated proteins in which the nonprotein substance is a carbohydrate. These include the mucins, the mucoids, and the chondroproteins.

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glycoprotein,

n a large group of conjugated proteins in which the nonprotein substance is a carbohydrate. These include the mucins, the mucoids, and the chondroproteins.

glycopyrrolate,

n brand names: Robinul, Robinul Forte;
drug class: anticholinergic;
action: inhibits acetylcholine at receptor sites in autonomic nervous system, which controls secretions, free acids in stomach;
uses: decreased secretions before surgery, reversal of neuromuscular blockade, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome.

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glycoprotein

any of a class of conjugated proteins consisting of a compound of protein with a carbohydrate group.

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glycoprotein deficiency

an inherited disorder in dogs in which there is defective phagocytic function. Affected dogs have a marked, persistent neutrophilia and are susceptible to infections.

alpha-2HS glycoprotein

important in bone resorption.

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glycoprotein

One of a group of conjugated proteins formed by a protein and a carbohydrate, the most important being the mucins (as found in the lens capsule, vitreous humour) and mucoids (as found in bones, cartilage, tendons).