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Proteome

Definition: The entire set of proteins that is produced or expressed by an organism, tissue, or cell. It involves the study of the structure, function, and interactions of these proteins.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: proteome

Senses:

1. Genetic sense: The complete set of proteins encoded by the genome.
2. Functional sense: The collection of expressed proteins in a particular tissue or cell at a specific time.

Usages:

In the genetic sense, proteome refers to all the proteins that can be produced from the genes in an organism's genome.

In the functional sense, studying the proteome of cancer cells can help in identifying potential treatment targets.

Sample Sentences:

• The human proteome is a vast and complex network of proteins.
• Scientists are working on mapping the proteome of various plant species.
• Analysis of the proteome revealed interesting interactions between different proteins.
• Understanding changes in the proteome during development is crucial for understanding the biology of organisms.

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