Phosphoprotein
Encyclopedia
Phosphoproteins are protein
s that are physically bonded to a substance containing phosphoric acid
(see phosphorylation
for more). This category of organic molecules includes Fc receptors, Ulks, Calcineurin
s, K chips, and urocortin
s.
Protein
Proteins are biochemical compounds consisting of one or more polypeptides typically folded into a globular or fibrous form, facilitating a biological function. A polypeptide is a single linear polymer chain of amino acids bonded together by peptide bonds between the carboxyl and amino groups of...
s that are physically bonded to a substance containing phosphoric acid
Phosphoric acid
Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric acid, is a mineral acid having the chemical formula H3PO4. Orthophosphoric acid molecules can combine with themselves to form a variety of compounds which are also referred to as phosphoric acids, but in a more general way...
(see phosphorylation
Phosphorylation
Phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate group to a protein or other organic molecule. Phosphorylation activates or deactivates many protein enzymes....
for more). This category of organic molecules includes Fc receptors, Ulks, Calcineurin
Calcineurin
Calcineurin is a protein phosphatase also known as protein phosphatase 3, PPP3CA, and calcium-dependent serine-threonine phosphatase, and formerly known as protein phosphatase 2B . It activates the T cells of the immune system and can be blocked by drugs...
s, K chips, and urocortin
Urocortin
Urocortin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the UCN gene.Urocortin is a potent anorexigenic peptide of 40 amino acids that induces fed-like motor activity when administered centrally or peripherally in fasted animals. Urocortin belongs to the corticotropin-releasing factor family that...
s.