capsid
IPA: kˈæpsɪd
noun
- The outer protein shell of a virus
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Examples of "capsid" in Sentences
- The capsid dissociates from CPB.
- Early involvement in capsid assembly.
- A capsid is the protein shell of a virus.
- Interaction with capsid scaffolding protein.
- Interaction of zinc with capsid polypeptides.
- The capsid encloses the genetic material of the virus.
- The viral capsid has been the subject of studies in virus assembly.
- The capsid shells are composed of two layers, inner and outer capsid.
- The Herpes viral DNA enters and exits the capsid via the capsid portal.
- P24 capsid protein. p24 is a component of the HIV virus particle capsid.