Definition of Collapsin

1. Noun. (protein) Any of a family of glycoproteins that inhibit regeneration of mature neurones ¹

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Medical Definition of Collapsin

1. Glycoprotein (100 kD) from chick brain that may act as a repulsive cue in development and inhibit regeneration of mature neurons. Causes the collapse of the nerve growth cone at picomolar concentrations. Has a domain with sequence homology to fasciclin IV and Ig like domains. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Collapsin

collagist
collagists
collagraphy
collapsable
collapsar
collapsars
collapse
collapse delirium
collapse of dental arch
collapse therapy
collapsed
collapses
collapsibility
collapsible
collapsible shelter
collapsin (current term)
collapsing
collapsing pulse
collapsion
collapsions
collapsogram
collar
collar-bone
collar-stud chalazion
collar blight
collar bone
collar cell
collar incision
collar of Venus

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