treatedovalbumin
nounUK /ˈtriːtɪd ˈɒvəlˌbjuːmɪn/
US /ˈtriːtɪd ˈɑːvəlˌbjuːmɪn/
Treated ovalbumin is egg white protein that has been changed by heat or chemicals so it is easier to study or use.
The scientists used treated ovalbumin to test how the immune system reacts to egg proteins.
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2. Ovalbumin that has been chemically modified for use as a laboratory standard.
Treated ovalbumin served as a reference protein in the assay.
3. Egg white protein processed to reduce its ability to trigger allergic reactions.
Some hypoallergenic foods contain treated ovalbumin instead of raw egg white.
4. Ovalbumin exposed to heat so it unfolds and forms a gel.
The treated ovalbumin gelled quickly when heated in the experiment.