= September 24 = == origin of English idiomatic phrase == Hi all - a lot of English idomatic phrases either have clearly prosaic origins or are skewed enough that you can hazard a guess as to where they came from, but there`s one that sounds as though it might have a bit of a backstory - `as right as rain`. What is the origin of it, and why is ......
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<biochemistry> A secretory protein with a signal peptide region attached. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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<biochemistry> Inactive protein precursors; e.g., proinsulin. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(pre-pro´tēn) a protein precursor that contains a signal peptide sequence; it is a nonpolar sequence at the head of the growing polypeptide chain and is required for its transfer into the cistern of the endoplasmic reticulum; the signal sequence is then cleaved to form the protein or proprotein.
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(pro-pro´tēn) a protein precursor that is cleaved to form an active protein, such as proinsulin, the precursor of insulin.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: prē-prō′tēn Definitions: 1. A secretory protein with a signal peptide region attached.
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