Streptavidin at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Streptavidin? A tetrameric biotin-binding protein capable of binding four molecules of biotin per molecule. Streptavidin may be labeled with a fluorophore, an enzyme, or gold particle to facilitate detection.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Madeline
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