"exocyst" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exocysts [plural]
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  1. (biochemistry) a eukaryotic protein complex with functions related to vesicle trafficking, leading to a role in exocytosis Wikipedia link: exocyst Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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