Chemicals and Drugs

Scleroproteins

Simple proteins characterized by their insolubility and fibrous structure. Within the body, they perform a supportive or protective function.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Simple proteins characterized by their insolubility and fibrous structure. Within the body, they perform a supportive or protective function.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Fibrous Protein
  • Fibrous Proteins
  • Scleroprotein
  • Protein, Fibrous

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Aspects Covered

30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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History Note

98; use explode 1967-97

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NLM Classification

QU 55.3

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Scleroproteins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012596. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012596
  2. Scleroproteins. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibrous_protein
  3. Scleroproteins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1976174