FILAGGRIN

filaggrin

(noun) the main protein of the keratohyalin granules; “the specific target of the immune response in rheumatoid arthritis is filaggrin”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

filaggrin (countable and uncountable, plural filaggrins)

(protein) A filament-associated protein that binds to keratin fibres in epithelial cells

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

16 November 2024

LEAVE

(verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness; “She left a mess when she moved out”; “His good luck finally left him”; “her husband left her after 20 years of marriage”; “she wept thinking she had been left behind”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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