👉 Winkered is a term used to describe a type of protein, specifically in the context of cell signaling. A winkered protein is one that undergoes a change in shape or structure as it moves through a cellular pathway or signaling pathway. In other words, it changes its appearance or function due to a change in its structure and state. Winkering can occur in various cellular processes, including signal transduction pathways, cell division, and cell growth. It is often associated with the process of