spike protein
English
Noun
spike protein (plural spike proteins)
- A protein used to bind or connect membranes together, such as a transmembrane link between a virus and a cell.
Synonyms
- S-protein
- S
Hyponyms
- moesin (a human spike protein encoded by the MSN gene, used to link intracellular membranes)
Derived terms
- S-protein (abbreviation)
- S (abbreviation)