Protein (PRO-teen) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Protein (PRO-teen)? A molecule made up of amino acids that are needed for the body to function properly. Proteins are the basis of body structures such as skin and hair and of substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.

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