"spike protein" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: spike proteins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spike protein (plural spike proteins)
  1. (virology) A protein used to bind or connect membranes together, such as a transmembrane link between a virus and a cell. Categories (topical): Virology Synonyms: peplomer protein, S-protein, S Hyponyms: moesin (alt: a human spike protein encoded by the MSN gene, used to link intracellular membranes) Derived forms: S-protein [abbreviation], S [abbreviation] Translations (type of protein): piikkiproteiini (Finnish)

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