calpain

cal·pain

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-peyn]
- /ˈkæl peɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-peyn]
- /ˈkæl peɪn/

Definitions of calpain word

noun calpain any of various enzymes in mammals and other organisms that are involved in the proteolysis of endogenous proteins and are regulated by the concentration of calcium ions 3
noun calpain a protein that is activated by calcium ions in some synapses and in erythrocytes can affect proteins important in determining cellular shape and deformability; a calcium-activated neutral protease. 1
noun calpain (biochemistry) Any of a family of enzymes that regulate calcium in the body. 0

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calpain popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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