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Vitellogenin
Medical Definition: | A serum and yolk protein which has been characterized as a calcium-binding glycolipophosphoprotein. It is induced by estrogen or juvenile hormone and is essential for yolk formation in various insect species. |
Guide Notes: | an egg protein; /biosyn /drug eff /physiol /ultrastruct permitted |
Also Called: | Microvitellogenin,Vitellogenin II |
Previously Indexed: | Egg Proteins (1973-1974),Lipoproteins (1972-1974),Phosphoproteins (1973-1974) |
Vitellogenin Medical Definitions and Terms
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