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Protamines.
Protamines - as a noun
A simple protein found in fish sperm; rich in arginine; simpler in composition than globulin or albumin; counteracts the anticoagulant effect of heparin
Example Sentences
"The function of protamines is to compact the DNA in the sperm nucleus."
"Some research suggests that protamines may play a role in male infertility."
"In some species, protamines replace histones during sperm development."
"Scientists are studying the structure of protamines to understand their role in fertility."
"Fish sperm contains high levels of protamines."
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Is PROTAMINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protamines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROTAMINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
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Valid WordPROTAMINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
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Valid WordPROTAMINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
