scleroprotein

/ˌˈsklɛroʊˌproʊtin/

Definitions of scleroprotein

1. noun

   a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye
   synonyms: albuminoid

   types:

   collagen

   a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling

   elastin

   a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries

   gelatin, gelatine

   a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin

   chondrin

   a substance that resembles gelatin and is obtained by boiling cartilage in water

   ceratin, keratin

   a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves

   type of:

   simple protein

   a protein that yields only amino acids when hydrolyzed