sarcoglia

särkəˈɡlīkən

Definitions

1. noun

Any of a family of dystrophin-associated proteins, specifically the sarcoglycan complex, which are associated with muscular dystrophy.

“The study focused on the role of sarcoglycan in the development of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.”

Synonyms

  • dystrophin-associated protein
  • muscular dystrophy protein

Antonyms

  • muscle-building enzyme
  • muscle-strengthening protein