Definition of Protectin. Meaning of Protectin. Synonyms of Protectin

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Definition of Protectin

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Protecting
Protect Pro*tect", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Protected; p. pr. & vb. n. Protecting.] [L. protectus, p. p. of protegere, literally, to cover in front; pro before + tegere to cover. See Tegument.] To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children. The gods of Greece protect you! --Shak. Syn: To guard; shield; preserve. See Defend.
Protectingly
Protectingly Pro*tect"ing*ly, adv. By way of protection; in a protective manner.

Meaning of Protectin from wikipedia

- Protectin D1 also known as neuroprotectin D1 (when it acts in the nervous system) and abbreviated most commonly as PD1 or NPD1 is a member of the class...
- MAC-inhibitory protein (MAC-IP), membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis (MIRL), or protectin, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CD59 gene. It is an LU...
- decay-accelerating factor (DAF/CD55), which disrupts formation of C3-convertase, and protectin (CD59/MIRL/MAC-IP), which binds the membrane attack complex and prevents...
- resolution of inflammation. Prominent members include the resolvins and protectins. SPM join the long list of other physiological agents which tend to limit...
- vessels constriction Maresin, a macrophage-derived mediator of inflammation Protectin D1, a specialized proresolving mediator Resocortol, a synthetic glucocorticoid...
- biosynthesis, from omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, of resolvins and protectins, which critically shorten the period of neutrophil infiltration by initiating...
- are termed linotrins. Protectin DX (PDX) is perhaps the most prominent poxytrin. It is not to be confused with its isomer protectin D1 (PD1). PD1 is structurally...
- from being targeted by complement. One example is CD59, also known as protectin, which inhibits C9 polymerization during the formation of the membrane...
- factor TF (CD142, thromboplastin); decay accelerating factor (CD55); protectin (CD59, inhibitor of MAC) and complement regulatory membrane cofactor protein...
- inhibition factor (MACIF); MAC-inhibitory protein (MAC-IP); Antigen MEM43; Protectin: Immune system complement cascade regulatory factor; Homologous restriction...