Meaning of spike protein | Babel Free
Definitions
A protein used to bind or connect membranes together, such as a transmembrane link between a virus and a cell.
Equivalents
Suomi
piikkiproteiini
Examples
“Many vaccines against the coronavirus, as well as several treatments, take⟳ aim at its spike protein, the virus’s most potent weapon — and its Achilles’ heel. Without its spikes, the pathogen can’t get⟳ into human cells.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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