nounmasculinepl: tubulins
tubulina
1. A globular protein that is the main constituent of microtubules, existing in alpha and beta forms that polymerize to form the structural framework of cells
Tubulin molecules are essential for cell division and the maintenance of cell shape.
As moléculas de tubulina são essenciais para a divisão celular e para a manutenção da forma da célula.
2. The protein dimer composed of alpha-tubulin and beta-tubulin subunits that polymerizes to form microtubules
The tubulin dimer is the basic building block of microtubules in eukaryotic cells.
O dímero de tubulina é o bloco de construção básico dos microtúbulos nas células eucarióticas.
Tubulin is a technical scientific term used primarily in academic and medical contexts. It is not colloquial and remains the same in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese scientific communities. The term is fundamental in cell biology, biochemistry, and medical research discussions.
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