A
multifunctional protein refers to a molecule in the body that serves multiple purposes or has different roles. It can perform various functions or carry out different tasks within the body, contributing to different processes simultaneously.
Full definition
- Is a prime source of
lactoferrina multifunctional protein with immune boosting, antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, anti-cancer, 5 anti-allergic, and radio - protective properties.
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The multifunctional protein we've built can be compared to a Swiss Army knife,» said Raul Gonzalez - Esquer, MSU doctoral researcher and the paper's lead author.
Mechanistically, survivin is
a multifunctional protein, controlling cell proliferation, cell death, the cellular stress response and developmental pathways of tumor maintenance.
Manabu Kurokawa, PhD, and his team are investigating
a multifunctional protein called HUWE1 in cancer cell survival.
Lactoferrin is
a multifunctional protein that is an important component of the human immune system as it is highly anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.