Definitions for "Proteasome"
A large protein complex that degrades proteins that have been tagged for elimination, particularly those tagged by ubiquitination.
Type of large protein complex in the cytosol that is responsible for degrading proteins that have been marked for destruction by ubiquitination or by some other means.
A joined group (or complex) of enzymes that destroy damaged or unwanted proteins and undamaged proteins that require degradation in the cell. This turnover or “recycling” of proteins is important to maintain balance within the cell and helps to regulate several functions including cell growth.
a kind of molecular shredding machine found in the cells of all organisms, from fungi and bacteria to plants and animals