Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Treponeme

👉 Treponema, also known as the "cystic fibrosis tubulin," is a protein that plays a crucial role in the formation of the connective tissue found in the lungs and other organs. It is a type of protein called an integrin, which allows cells to bind together and form networks in the body. The term "treponeme" refers to the protein that is responsible for the binding of this integrin to the surface of the cell membrane. This process is essential for

treponeme