10 sentences with “protein”

Peanuts are a great source of protein.

Soy is an excellent source of plant-based protein.

The necessary protein synthesis takes place in every organ of a living being.

The enzyme is a macromolecular protein (large molecules, thousands of times heavier than ordinary molecules).

An antibody is a protein made by the body to fight invading micro-organisms and other health threats, such as cancer.

Collagen is the body's protein that holds cells and tissues together, forming an important part of bones, cartilage and skin.

-What about interferon? -asked another oncologist. He was referring to a protein that the immune system produces to fight viral infections.

Finally, a protein fraction remains, which is oxidised and serves as a source of energy. This process is constant and fundamental to human life.

Gelatine is a soluble protein derived from collagen, obtained by boiling collagenous substances (skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, etc.) in water.

The sequence of amino acids in protein chains is also variable, so theoretically there could be an infinite number of different proteins. However, each of the proteins present in living organisms has its own characteristics.