Definition of "avidin" []

• A protein found in uncooked egg white that binds to and inactivates biotin. An abundance of avidin in the diet can result in a deficiency of biotin. (noun)

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• "Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin)."
• "The collaboration used the Pfenex Expression Technology platform to produce initial amounts of HSP-avidin fusion protein for the Jantibodies self-assembling vaccines platform."
• "Boston BioCom has produced HSP-avidin fusion protein for use in a self-assembling vaccines platform as part of collaboration between its Jantibody Therapeutics subsidiary and Pfenex."