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glycophorin (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 glycophorins)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/02/15 07:59 UTC 版)
A Glycophorin is a sialoglycoprotein of the membrane of a red blood cell. It is a membrane-spanning protein and carries sugar molecules. It is heavily glycosylated (60%). Glycophorins are rich in sialic acid, which gives the red cells a very hydrophilic-charged coat. This enables them to circulate without adhering to other cells or vessel walls.