What is another word for glycoprotein?
Pronunciation: [ɡlˈa͡ɪkəpɹˌə͡ʊtiːn] (IPA) 
Glycoprotein refers to a complex protein molecule, which is composed of a protein chain and one or more carbohydrate (sugar) molecules. It plays a vital role in different biological processes, including cell-cell communication, immune response, and cellular adhesion. In scientific literature, there are several terms used synonymously with glycoprotein, including glycopeptide, glycoprotein-glycan, mucoprotein, and glycomolecule. Glycopeptide and glycomolecule are used interchangeably with glycoprotein, while mucoprotein is used for glycoproteins that have high levels of sugar content. Glycoprotein-glycan refers to a subtype of glycoproteins that have i#ntegral glycan chains attached to protein. Overall, these terms refer to proteins modified with carbohydrates, hence the name "glyco," which comes from the Greek word for sweet.
