iron binding protein vs iron-binding protein

Both "iron binding protein" and "iron-binding protein" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Iron binding protein" is used when the term is part of a compound noun where the words are not hyphenated. On the other hand, "iron-binding protein" is used when the term is a compound adjective describing a protein that binds iron.

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iron binding protein

This phrase is correct when used as part of a compound noun where the words are not hyphenated.

This phrase is used when referring to a protein that is involved in binding iron. The words are not hyphenated in this context.

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Bovine lactoferrin is an iron binding protein from milk to be added to foods.
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein from milk to be added to foods.
She wrote the book on viral splicing and RNA binding proteins.
Circulating vitamin D3 is bound to vitamin D-binding protein.
Mode of action Ertapenem inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis following attachment to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs).
Penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae are cross-resistant to cephalosporins such as cefuroxime through alteration of penicillin binding proteins.
Other binding proteins may be elevated in serum.
The KRAS (Kirsten rat sarcoma 2 viral oncogene homologue) gene encodes a small, GTP-binding protein involved in signal transduction.
Ceftriaxone cannot be expected to be active against the majority of bacteria with penicillin-binding proteins that have reduced affinity for beta-lactam medicinal products.
The initial step in drug action consists of binding of the drug to cell receptors, called Penicillin-Binding Proteins.
Pemetrexed is transported into cells by both the reduced folate carrier and membrane folate binding protein transport systems.
Doripenem inactivates multiple essential penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) resulting in inhibition of cell wall synthesis with subsequent cell death.
The main binding protein is alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, but both albumin and lipoproteins contribute to some extent.
This metabolite lacks iron-binding capability due to inactivation of the 3-hydroxy group of deferiprone.
Since mitotane increases plasma levels of steroid binding proteins, free cortisol and corticotropin (ACTH) determinations are necessary for optimal dosing of steroid substitution (see section 4.8).
Resistance to cephalosporins results from enzymatic inactivation (β -lactamase production), from reduced permeability by porin mutations or change in efflux, or by selection of low-affinity penicillin- binding proteins.
In vitro, orlistat is > 99% bound to plasma proteins (lipoproteins and albumin were the major binding proteins).
Glycoproteins, iron-binding, milk, lactoferrin
It is an iron-binding glycoprotein of approximately 77 kDa and consists of a single polypeptide chain of 689 amino acids.
In blood, IGF-1 is bound to six IGF binding proteins (IGFBPs), with ~80% bound as a complex with IGFBP-3 and an acid-labile subunit.

Alternatives:

calcium binding protein
DNA binding protein
zinc binding protein
sugar binding protein
lipid binding protein

iron-binding protein

This phrase is correct when used as a compound adjective to describe a protein that binds iron.

This phrase is used to describe a protein that binds iron. The words are hyphenated in this context to show that they function together as a single adjective.

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Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein from milk to be added to foods.
Bovine lactoferrin is an iron binding protein from milk to be added to foods.

Alternatives:

calcium-binding protein
DNA-binding protein
zinc-binding protein
sugar-binding protein
lipid-binding protein

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