septin
septin · septins
Any of a class of proteins that have functions related to cytokinesisAny of a class of proteins that have functions related to cytokinesis.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of proteins that have functions related to cytokinesis.
Origin
From septum + -in: in yeast cells, they compartmentalize parts of the cell and build scaffFrom septum + -in: in yeast cells, they compartmentalize parts of the cell and build scaffolding to provide structural support during cell division at the septum.
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