Cromolyn inhibited histamine release from mast cells that was induced by a classic secretagogue and correspondingly increased incorporation of radioactive phosphate into a 78,000 -
dalton protein.
Not exact matches
Small molecule a low molecular weight (usually less than 500
Daltons) organic compound that can bind to and alter the activity or function of
proteins, nucleic acids, or polysaccharides.
For instance, the main mucin of the gastrointestinal tract, MUC2, is composed of a dimerized
protein — each
protein weighing 600,000
Daltons individually, so 1.2 million
Daltons for the pair — plus about 4 million
Daltons of sugar, for a total mass of 5 million
Daltons.
These patients may benefit from diets containing hydrolyzed
protein sources in which the molecular weight of the polypeptide molecule is below 18,000
daltons (Royal Canin Hypoallergenic formula) or from home - cooked diets containing single novel
protein and carbohydrate sources.
• BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet HF features salmon hydrolysate (a novel
protein with a mean molecular weight of 2,000
daltons).