Definition of "octameric" [octameric]

• Of or pertaining to a octamer. (adjective)

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• "The K+ (ATP) channel exists as an octameric complex composed of four pore-forming α subunits (Kir6. 1/2), which have a RKR motif at the C-terminus and four sulphonylurea-binding β subunits (SUR1/2A/2B) with a RKR motif in the cytoplasmic loop."
• "When correctly folded in its octameric form, the RKR motif in both subunits is masked and only then is the K"
• "Other peptide-based vaccines for HIV have achieved variable immunogenicity ranging from virtually no detectable responses to an orally administered octameric HIV-1 V3 peptide in alum"