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glycophorin
Glycophorins are a family of integral membrane glycoproteins that are present on the surface of red blood cells. They play important roles in maintaining the structure and function of the cell membrane, as well as in various cellular processes such as oxygen transport. Glycophorins also serve as receptors for certain pathogens, such as the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum.
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Glycophorin
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. Glycophorins are rich in sialic acid, which gives the red blood cells a very hydrophilic-charged coat. This enables them to circulate without adhering to other cells or vessel walls.
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Glycophorin
The major sialoglycoprotein of the human erythrocyte membrane. It consists of at least two sialoglycopeptides and is composed of 60% carbohydrate including sialic acid and 40% protein. It is involved in a number of different biological activities including the binding of MN blood groups, influenza viruses, kidney bean phytohemagglutinin, and wheat germ agglutinin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of glycophorin in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of glycophorin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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