reelin

See also: reel in

English

Etymology

From reel + -in, from the abnormal gait of reeler mice, later found to be deficient in this protein.

Noun

reelin (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A protein that helps to regulate processes of neuronal migration and positioning in the developing brain.

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