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lysin

/ˈlaɪ.sɪn/

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noun

/ˈlaɪ.sɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое вещество, такое как антитело или другой агент, вызывающее лизис (разрушение клеток).

A noun referring to any substance, such as an antibody or other agent, that causes lysis (the breakdown of cells).

  1. Lysis-causing substanceC1formalscientific

    Any substance, such as an antibody or chemical agent, that is capable of causing lysis (the breakdown or destruction of cells).

    ruВещество, вызывающее лизис

    • The immune system produces lysins to destroy bacterial cells.
    • Certain snake venoms contain lysins that break down red blood cells.
    • Researchers are studying synthetic lysins for targeted cancer therapy.

    Synonymscytolysin