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| pro·ta·mine [ prṓtə mn, prṓtəmin ] (plural pro·ta·mines) |
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1. peptide that condenses DNA: an arginine-rich peptide found in chromosomes that has the property of being able to condense DNA
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2. therapeutic drug: a therapeutic drug derived from protamine. Use: controlling bleeding, slow-release insulin application in diabetes treatment.
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