A glycoprotein found in egg whites and other biological sources, belonging to the family of protease inhibitors.
From 'antrum' or possibly a generic pharmaceutical-style coinage. This specialized biochemical term emerged in 20th-century protein chemistry as scientists isolated and identified specific proteins from natural sources.
Antrin is one of dozens of mysterious proteins in egg whites that scientists have identified—eggs are essentially a biochemical treasure trove that early life uses to protect developing embryos from infection and damage.
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