intexine

/ɪnˈtɛksɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical protein component of the nuclear matrix.

“The study of the intexine is crucial in understanding the structure of the nucleus.”

2. noun

A component of the nuclear matrix involved in the regulation of gene expression.

“The researchers isolated the intexine to investigate its role in DNA organization.”

Synonyms

  • nuclear matrix protein
  • nuclear scaffold protein

Antonyms

  • nuclear sap
  • nucleoplasm