Definition
noun, plural: homodimers
A dimer made up of two identical subunits.
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The enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) is an example of a homodimer composed of two identical subunits.
Word origin: Greek homós (same) + dimer
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Definition noun, plural: homodimers A dimer made up of two identical subunits. Supplement The enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) is an example of a homodimer composed of two identical subunits. Word origin: Greek homós (same) + dimer Compare: heterodimer See also: dimer Related form(s): homodimerize (verb) homodimerization (noun) Mentioned in: Transforming growth factor..
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