klotho

klotho is a kind of β-glucuronidase (pictured)

Meaning

Noun

  • A transmembrane protein, a novel β-glucuronidase, that, in addition to other effects, provides some control over the sensitivity of the organism to insulin and appears to be involved in aging.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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