convolvulin

/kɒnvɒlˈvjuːlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A protein that is a component of the cell wall of certain bacteria

“The researchers isolated the convolvulin from the bacterial cell wall to study its properties.”

2. noun

A protein found in the plant Convolvulus arvensis, also known as bindweed

“The convolvulin in the bindweed plant has been found to have medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • bacterial protein
  • cell wall protein

Antonyms

  • cell membrane protein
  • viral protein