protamine

/ˈproʊtəmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a protein substance, especially a group of arginine-rich proteins that are extracted from fish roe and used in medicine to neutralize heparin

“Protamine sulfate is commonly used to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin in patients undergoing surgery.”

Synonyms

  • histone
  • protein

Antonyms

  • anticoagulant