Glideosome
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A dynamic complex that powers gliding motion and host cell invasion by the motile and invasive stages of Apicomplexans (including Toxoplasma and Plasmodium)
"This defect was at least partially explained by the demonstration that the gliding associated protein GAP50 requires N-glycosylation for proper trafficking and association with glideosome partners."
Example
More examples"This defect was at least partially explained by the demonstration that the gliding associated protein GAP50 requires N-glycosylation for proper trafficking and association with glideosome partners."
Etymology
From glide + -o- + -some.
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