isoform
/ˈaɪsoʊˌfɔrm/
noun
- Any of two or more different forms of the same protein or other molecule that have slightly different structures but similar functions.
- The drug targets a specific isoform of the receptor to avoid side effects.
- Scientists discovered a new isoform of the enzyme that works faster at high temperatures.
- Different isoforms of a protein can be found in different tissues of the body.
Synonyms