septin

noun

septin

noun

Etymology From septum + -in: in yeast cells, they compartmentalize parts of the cell and build scaffolding to provide structural support during cell division at the septum.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of a class of proteins that have functions related to cytokinesis.

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