"isoform" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: isoforms [plural]
Etymology: iso- + form Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|iso|form}} iso- + form Head templates: {{en-noun}} isoform (plural isoforms)
  1. (biochemistry) Any of several different forms of the same protein, arising from either single nucleotide polymorphisms, differential splicing of mRNA, or post-translational modifications (e.g. sulfation, glycosylation, etc.) Wikipedia link: protein isoform Categories (topical): Biochemistry Related terms: glycoisoform, isoformic, subisoform Translations (Translations): isoforme (French), isoforma (Italian), isoforma (Portuguese), isoforma (Spanish)

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