protein

a substance found in food that is important for the growth and repair of body tissues

proteína, alimento proteico

• high-protein diet

Collocations protein-rich foods · a high-protein diet

• Eggs are a good source of protein.

  Los huevos son una buena fuente de proteínas.

a substance that is made up of amino acids and forms the main part of cells, tissues, muscles, etc.

proteína (en biología)

• protein structure

Collocations protein synthesis · protein structure

• The study focuses on the protein structures in cells.

  El estudio se centra en las estructuras de proteínas en las células.