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protamine
protamine zinc insulin
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protamine

pro·ta·mine [ prṓtə mn, prṓtəmin ] (plural pro·ta·mines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. peptide that condenses DNA: an arginine-rich peptide found in chromosomes that has the property of being able to condense DNA

2. therapeutic drug: a therapeutic drug derived from protamine. Use: controlling bleeding, slow-release insulin application in diabetes treatment.

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