peripherin

noun — 2 senses

peripherin

noun

Etymology From peripheral + -in.

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An intermediate filament protein expressed mainly in neurons of the peripheral nervous system

2

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A photoreceptive glycoprotein

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