shugoshin

English

Etymology

From Japanese 守護神 (shugoshin, “guardian”) +‎ -in.

Noun

shugoshin (plural shugoshins)

1. (biochemistry) Any of a family of proteins that play a role in the centromeric protection of cohesin
   • 2015 May 13, Chey Loveday et al., “Mutations in the PP2A regulatory subunit B family genes PPP2R5B, PPP2R5C and PPP2R5D cause human overgrowth”, in Human Molecular Genetics‎^[1], volume 24, →DOI:

     The shugoshin Sgo1 homodimer and inhibitor toxin microcystin peptide have been omitted for clarity.