Difference between chain-protein and protein
Definitions
noun
- any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
Examples
Desiccated liver is approximately 80% protein and is easily broken down and absorbed by the stomach.
Lefebvre V, Peeters-Joris C, Vaes G. Modulation by interleukin 1 and tumor necrosis factor alpha of production of collagenase, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases and collagen types in differentiated and dedifferentiated articular chondrocytes.
They are smaller molecules than proteins, so they have to become attached to a protein molecule before they are activated.
