Glycoproteins which contain sialic acid as one of their carbohydrates. They are often found on or in the cell or tissue membranes and participate in a variety of biological activities.
Synonyms: 0, Sialoglycoproteins, Sialoproteins, Polysialoglycoproteins, Sialoglycoprotein, Sialoprotein, Polysialoglycoprotein, Sialoglycopeptide, Sialoglycopeptides
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glycoproteins containing sialic acid: do not confuse with SALIVARY PROTEINS, proteins found in saliva; /biosyn /physiol permitted ,77
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D012795