S protein
noun
variants
or S-protein
ˈes-ˈprō-ˌtēn
also -ˈprō-tē-ən
plural S proteins or S-proteins
: spike protein
In coronaviruses, the S protein functions in cell entry; it is responsible for receptor attachment and membrane fusion.—Hiu-Wen Chang et al.
compare protein s
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share