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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > antifreeze proteins
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > antifreeze proteins
Preferred Term:

antifreeze proteins

Definition:
Proteins that bind to ice and modify the growth of ice crystals. They perform a cryoprotective role in a variety of organisms.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
proteins
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • antifreeze peptides
  • antifreeze glycopeptides
  • antifreeze glycoproteins
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/230341
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RDF/XMLCreated 2014-09-30, last modified 2014-11-17