Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

truncated-protein

noun

/trʌŋˌkeɪtɪd ˈproʊtiːn/

Definition

A truncated protein is a protein that is shorter than the normal form of that protein due to premature termination during the translation process or post-translational modifications.

Examples

The truncated protein lacked essential functional domains.
Research showed that the truncated protein was less stable than the full-length version.
In some diseases, the presence of truncated proteins can disrupt normal cellular function.

Meaning

Truncated proteins can result from errors in gene transcription, mutations, or specific cellular processes that lead to the omission of part of the protein sequence.