Storage protein receptors

Pronunciation
/STOR-idge pro-tein re-cep-tors/
Category
Physiology
Singular
Storage protein receptor
Plural
Storage protein receptors

Definition

Proteins found in the membrane of fat body cells that bind to storage proteins, allowing their uptake into the cell.

Etymology

From 'storage protein' and 'receptor'.

Example

The storage protein receptors in the fat body of insects allow for efficient uptake of storage proteins prior to pupation.

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