Capsid

Word CAPSID
Character 6
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Definitions and meanings of "Capsid"

What do we mean by capsid?

The protein coat that constitutes the shell of a virus particle. noun

One of the Capsidæ. noun

The outer protein shell of a virus. noun

The outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus noun

A variety of leaf bug noun

The outer protein shell of a virus

A CAPsident occurs when you are typing on a keyboard (usually when you are just getting used to a new one) and you unintentionally hit the Caps Lock key. Urban Dictionary

Where a person accidentally speaks using capital letters online or in any other form of text messaging Urban Dictionary

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The word "capsid" in example sentences

The viral capsid is an icosahedron with 12 antenna-like fiber projections that function to attach the virus to the cell surface during infection. ❋ Unknown (1993)

Most viruses in the ocean consist of nucleic acids surrounded by a protein coat (called a capsid). ❋ Unknown (2007)

These two have discovered that by using a ultrashort-pulse laser (USP) they can destroy the protein shell (called a capsid) of viruses in a way that will not destroy human cells. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The large faceted structure at the top, known as the capsid or head, contains the virus's genetic material. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Similarly, the different elements composing the virions, namely the capsid proteins and the ssDNA are also produced from the dsDNA and therefore virions production is expected to be proportional to the production of ❋ Marianne De Paepe Et Al. (2010)

Microscope scans revealed that the pathogen had the same generic constitution as an average viral agent, as in it had an outer layer made of proteins - which is known as the capsid - and an inner core, which contained the DNA information. ❋ Unknown (2009)

HIV uses this protein package, a cone-shaped container called a "capsid," to transport its genetic material into the host cell, after binding with receptors on the cell's surface. ❋ Unknown (2011)

a series of irreversible transformations, such as capsid disassembly or reverse transcription, take place from state is reached. ❋ Maria R. D'Orsogna Et Al. (2009)

If the honeycomb suffered too many mutations, it wouldn't interlock, and the capsid would collapse. ❋ Mark Schoofs (2011)

Previous research by Dr. Yeager and others had shown that the capsid, or internal shell, of the virus has a honeycomb structure. ❋ Mark Schoofs (2011)

Human papilloma virus has circular, double-stranded DNA, protected by capsid proteins. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Ang atomic structure para sa T4 virus 'molekular motor, na kung saan ay kinakailangan upang magsingit ng DNA sa capsid, ay natuklasan. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In surface waters, very large viruses can be found, often with capsid diameters of 200 - 400 nm (0.000002 - 0.000004 mm). ❋ Unknown (2007)

The morphological diversity of the phages is high: they vary in capsid size as well as tail length and structure and can have appendices. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Person #1: [Kat Von D] is a [babe]... Person #2: yeah, I would toTALLY [TAP THAT] Person #2: Oooops! CAPsident! ❋ Fishnets&G-stings (2010)

[Kalu]: [wagwaan] Me: NOTHING MUCH SON ME: ah shit [capsident] ❋ LegacyDubz (2012)

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