Pronunciation: /iːkwɔːrɪn/
noun a protein found in certain jellyfish that emits light when it binds with calcium ions
A1 Aequorin is a protein found in jellyfish that emits light when it comes into contact with calcium ions.
A2 Scientists have been studying the properties of aequorin to develop new methods for detecting calcium levels in cells.
B1 Aequorin is commonly used in bioluminescence assays to measure calcium concentrations in biological samples.
B2 The discovery of aequorin revolutionized the field of bioluminescence research and its applications in various scientific disciplines.
C1 Aequorin's unique ability to emit light in the presence of calcium ions has paved the way for advanced imaging techniques in cell biology.
C2 The intricate structure of aequorin has been extensively studied to understand its mechanism of action and potential applications in medical diagnostics.
formal Aequorin is a photoprotein found in certain jellyfish species that emits blue light when bound to calcium ions.
informal I heard aequorin is what makes jellyfish glow in the dark.
slang Yo, did you see that jellyfish? It's like they got some aequorin magic going on.
figurative Her smile lit up the room like aequorin in the deep sea.
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