properdins

/ˈproʊpərdɪnz/
noun
  1. Plural form of properdin; multiple types or molecules of the immune protein properdin.
    • The lab measured the levels of properdins in the blood samples.
    • Different properdins can target various pathogens in the body.
    • Researchers identified several properdins that work together to fight infection.
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