Definitions For Nuclein

Noun

NUCLEIN (plural NUCLEINs) (biochemistry) A phosphorus-rich protein found in the nucleus of a cell, later specifically nucleohistone or nucleoprotamine; also, any similar compound present in the cell nucleus. from 19th c.

Etymology

from {{etyl + de + en}} nuclein, corresponding to nucleus + in.

See also

nucleic acid protein

Anagrams

lucenin

Is Nuclein a Scrabble Word?

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