Avidin

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A protein found in uncooked egg white that binds to and inactivates biotin. An abundance of avidin in the diet can result in a deficiency of biotin.
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  • n. A tetrameric protein produced in the oviducts of birds, reptiles and amphibians and deposited in the whites of their eggs.
    • Word Usage
    "Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin)."
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