"Dsup" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Short for damage suppressor. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Dsup (uncountable)
  1. A DNA-associating protein, naturally found only in tardigrades, which suppresses the occurrence of DNA breaks by radiation. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Dsup-en-noun-emHuFjt8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Proteins
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