Definitions

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  • noun An oligomer having ten subunits

Etymologies

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deca- + -mer

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Examples

  • The allosteric respiratory protein hemocyanin occurs in gastropods as tubular di -, tri - and multimers of a 35x18 nm, ring-like decamer with a collar complex at one opening.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Bernhard Lieb 2010

  • In cerithioid hemocyanin tridecamers ( "mega-hemocyanin") the collar complex of the central decamer is substantially enlarged and modified.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Bernhard Lieb 2010

  • Here we study keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH2) tridecamers to unravel the exact association mode of the third decamer.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Bernhard Lieb 2010

  • "mega-decamer" composed of ten unique ~550 kDa subunits.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Bernhard Lieb 2010

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