Definition
noun, plural: protomers
Any of the subunits constituting a larger structure, such as any of the polypeptide chains in an oligomeric protein.
Supplement
For example, a hemoglobin molecule consists of two α-chains and two β-chains. Thus, it is a dimmer of two αβ-protomers.
Synonym:
Definition noun, plural: protomers Any of the subunits constituting a larger structure, such as any of the polypeptide chains in an oligomeric protein. Supplement For example, a hemoglobin molecule consists of two α-chains and two β-chains. Thus, it is a dimmer of two αβ-protomers. Synonym: subunit..
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