noun
- the complete set of proteins expressed by a genome or cell type at a particular time
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Scientists studied the proteome of cancer cells to identify new drug targets.
- The proteome changes significantly when cells are exposed to stress.
- Proteome analysis revealed which proteins were most abundant in the tissue sample.
- Understanding the human proteome is essential for personalized medicine.
- Different cell types have distinct proteomes that reflect their specialized functions.