triticin

/trɪˈtɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of protein found in wheat that can cause allergic reactions in some people.

“The medical team identified triticin as the primary allergen in the patient’s wheat intolerance.”

2. noun

A protein found in wheat that can stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies.

“Research on triticin led scientists to develop new treatments for wheat-related allergies.”

Synonyms

  • gliadin
  • wheat protein

Antonyms

  • hypoallergenic protein