karyopherin
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karyopherin (plural karyopherins)
- (biology) Any of a group of proteins, classified as importins and exportins, involved in transporting molecules through the pores of the nuclear envelope.
This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “karyo- + ? + -in. Middle part is probably same as Christopher, i.e. "bearing something".” |
karyopherin (plural karyopherins)