proteome
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pro·te·ome
(prō′tē-ōm′)n.
The set of proteins present in an organism under a given set of environmental conditions.
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proteome
(ˈprəʊtɪˌəʊm)n
(Biochemistry) the full complement of proteins that occur within a cell, tissue, or organism
[C20: from prote[in] + -ome]
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Noun | 1. | proteome - the full complement of proteins produced by a particular genome protein - 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; "a diet high in protein" |
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