Definition of Quaternary structure

1. Noun. (biochemistry molecular biology) The arrangement of multiple folded or coiled proteins to form a multi-subunit complex ¹

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Medical Definition of Quaternary structure

1. The three-dimensional structure of a complex protein, this especially refers to the way the polypeptide subunits fit together. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quaternary Structure

quatercentenaries
quatercentenary
quatercentennial
quatern
quaternaries
quaternarily
quaternarist
quaternarists
quaternarization
quaternary
quaternary ammonium
quaternary ammonium compound
quaternary ammonium compounds
quaternary carbon atom
quaternary industry
quaternary structure (current term)
quaternary syphilis
quaternate
quaternation
quaternations
quaternion
quaternionic
quaternionist
quaternionists
quaternions
quaternities
quaternity
quaternization
quateron
quaterons

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