Preferred Term:
cyclins
Definition:
A large family of regulatory proteins that function as accessory subunits to a variety of cyclin-dependent kinases. They generally function as enzyme activators that drive the cell cycle through transitions between phases. A subset of cyclins may also function as transcriptional regulators.
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31029
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