Antiformin

/ˌæntiˈfɔːrmɪn/ noun

A chemical compound used to dissolve or destroy formins, proteins that help cells maintain their shape and structure.

From anti- (against) + formin (a type of cellular protein), coined in scientific literature in the late 20th century as research into cellular mechanics advanced.

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