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Glycoproteins

Proteins covalently bound to a carbohydrate.

Proteins with attached oligosaccharide chains added in the ER and Golgi. Include many hormones, receptors, antibodies, and mucins.

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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Proteins with attached oligosaccharide chains added in the ER and Golgi. Include many hormones, receptors, antibodies, and mucins.

Glycocalyx, Mucins