Sea anemone cytotoxic protein
Sea Anemone Cytotoxic Protein
Sea Anemone Cytotoxic Protein (pronunciation: see-uh-nuh-muh-nee sy-toh-tox-ik proh-tein) is a type of protein found in sea anemones that has been found to have cytotoxic properties.
Etymology
The term "Sea Anemone Cytotoxic Protein" is derived from the organism it is found in, the sea anemone, and its observed effect on cells, which is cytotoxicity. The term "cytotoxic" comes from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "cell" and "toxicos" meaning "poison".
Function
Sea Anemone Cytotoxic Protein is a type of toxin that has been found to have cytotoxic effects, meaning it can kill cells. This protein is thought to be used by the sea anemone as a defense mechanism against predators.
Related Terms
- Cytotoxicity: The quality of being toxic to cells.
- Protein: A molecule composed of polymers of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.
- Toxin: A harmful substance produced within living cells or organisms.
- Sea Anemone: A predatory invertebrate that lives underwater and resembles a flower.
Research
Research into Sea Anemone Cytotoxic Protein has suggested potential applications in cancer therapy. The cytotoxic properties of this protein could potentially be harnessed to kill cancer cells. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential of this protein in medical applications.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sea anemone cytotoxic protein
- Wikipedia's article - Sea anemone cytotoxic protein
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