protein complex

  • label
    • protein complex
  • definition
    • A stable macromolecular complex composed (only) of two or more polypeptide subunits along with any covalently attached molecules (such as lipid anchors or oligosaccharide) or non-protein prosthetic groups (such as nucleotides or metal ions). Prosthetic group in this context refers to a tightly bound cofactor. The component polypeptide subunits may be identical.
  • example of usage
    • A ribosome is a protein complex
  • type
  • subclass of