폴리펩타이드 사슬에 탄수화물 그룹이 공유 결합으로 연결된 단백질의 한 종류로, 주로 세포 간 인식 및 구조적 지지 역할을 한다.
A class of proteins that have carbohydrate groups covalently attached to the polypeptide chain, often functioning in cell-to-cell recognition.
예문:
"The spike protein of the virus is a glycoprotein that allows it to enter human cells."
"Glycoproteins on the surface of red blood cells determine an individual's blood type."
"Mucin is a well-known glycoprotein that provides lubrication in the digestive tract."