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spike protein

/spaɪk ˈproʊˌtin/ /spaɪk ˈprəʊtiːn/
noun
GeneralBiology
  1. 1 spike proteini, diken proteini countable

Definition (English)

A protein on the surface of a virus that helps it attach to host cells.

Example Sentences

  1. The spike protein is key for viral entry.
    Diken proteini, virüsün hücreye girmesi için anahtardır.
  2. Vaccines target the spike protein.
    Aşılar diken proteinini hedefler.

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