Large biological molecule composed of a sequence of small units of amino-acids. Proteins constitute a significant component of living organisms, and play an important role in both the structure of the cell and tissues, as well as in the function of the cells and the various body systems, such as: antibodies in the immune system, hormones (e.g. insulin), and enzymes (catalysts) in chemical processes in the body.
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