Apoprotein

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000740",
  "term": "Apoprotein",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A protein that is normally associated with a non-protein component, known as a prosthetic group, but is currently lacking that group. The apoprotein is typically inactive or less active in its function until it binds its specific prosthetic group to form a complete, functional holoprotein. For example, apohemoglobin lacks the heme prosthetic group.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "prosthetic group"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1997, 69, 1251. 'Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1257 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769061251)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/apoprotein/"
}