aequorin

/ɛˈkwɔrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A calcium-binding protein found in jellyfish, involved in bioluminescence.

“The scientists studied the aequorin protein to understand its role in jellyfish bioluminescence.”

Synonyms

  • bioluminescent protein
  • calcium-binding protein

Antonyms

  • non-bioluminescent protein
  • non-calcium-binding protein