proteose Phys. Chem.
(ˈprəʊtiːəʊs)
[f. protein + -ose2.]
One of a class of products of protein-hydrolysis: see quots. and protein.
| 1890 Billings Nat. Med. Dict., Proteoses, primary cleavage-products formed in the digestion of proteids with gastric or pancreatic juices or their equivalents, or by the hydrolytic action of boiling dilute acids. They are intermediate between the original proteid and peptone. 1897 Allbutt's Syst. Med. II. 811 Venoms contain proteids which possess..characteristics of the albumins or globulins and..those of proteoses. 1907 Recommendations of Committee on Proteid Nomencl. 8 Derivatives of Proteins..b. Proteoses. This term includes albumose, globulose, gelatose, etc. |