Preferred term
protein degradation
Type
Type of entity- Topic
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- protein decomposition
- protein deterioration
Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Use for the general break down of proteins in organisms or products; for hydrolysis of a peptide bond in a protein USE proteolysis; for the reordering of the molecular structure of proteins or nucleic acids which leads to loss of function USE denaturation.
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 30348
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/32006