Definition: Glycoproteins which contain sialic acid as one of their carbohydrates. They are often found on or in the cell or tissue membranes and participate in a variety of biological activities.
glycoproteins containing sialic acid: do not confuse with SALIVARY PROTEINS, proteins found in saliva; /biosyn /physiol permitted
See AlsoAsialoglycoproteins ExamplesAntigens, CD43; Glycophorin
Other names Sialoproteins; Sialoglycopeptides; Polysialoglycoproteins