noun
- Plural of avidin; proteins found in egg white that bind tightly to biotin (vitamin B7) and prevent its absorption.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Avidins in raw egg whites can interfere with biotin absorption in the body.
- Cooking denatures avidins, making biotin more available for absorption.
- Researchers studied how avidins bind to biotin at the molecular level.
- The high avidin content in raw eggs is why some nutritionists recommend cooking them thoroughly.