calaxin

English

Noun

calaxin (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A tricyclic lactone [(2Z,4R,8R,9R,11R)-2,11-dimethyl-7-methylidene-6,12-dioxo-5,14-dioxatricyclo[9.2.1.0^4,8]tetradeca-1(13),2-dien-9-yl] 2-methylprop-2-enoate
2. (biochemistry) A particular calcium-sensor protein that has a function in sperm motility