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Definition of Axin
1. Proper noun. (biochemistry) A large docking protein that in humans is encoded by the ''AXIN1'' gene, and that binds APC, GSK-3?, casein kinase I?, and ?-catenin. ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A fatty and varnish-like substance produced in Mexico by an insect, ''Coccus axinus'', used in the arts and locally in medicine, being regarded as a good vulnerary and resolvent. ¹
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