glycoprotein
noun
gly·co·pro·tein
ˌglī-kō-ˈprō-ˌtēn 
-ˈprō-tē-ən
: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate
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This rich, moisturizer-like mask (which bills itself as a balm-to-oil formulation) also contains glacial glycoproteins that hydrate the skin for a smoother, plumper feel in the morning.
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Snail mucin is packed with glycoproteins and hyaluronic acid—but don’t expect overnight miracles.
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The company aims to commercialize these glycoproteins for various healthcare applications.
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For example, barnacles secrete glycoproteins as a mechanical defense against predation.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
Snail mucin is packed with glycoproteins and hyaluronic acid—but don’t expect overnight miracles.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
The company aims to commercialize these glycoproteins for various healthcare applications.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
For example, barnacles secrete glycoproteins as a mechanical defense against predation.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Glycoprotein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycoprotein. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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glycoprotein
noun
gly·co·pro·tein
-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən
: a conjugated protein in which the nonprotein group is a carbohydrate
called also glucoprotein
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