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Capsid
01
il capside, l'involucro proteico
the protein coat of a virus that encases its genetic material and helps it attach to and enter host cells during infection
Esempi
The capsid of a virus provides structural integrity, enclosing and protecting its genetic material.
Il capside di un virus fornisce integrità strutturale, racchiudendo e proteggendo il suo materiale genetico.
Capsids are often composed of repeating protein subunits called capsomers.
I capsidi sono spesso composti da subunità proteiche ripetute chiamate capsomeri.
02
a small plant-feeding insect of the family Miridae, commonly known as a leaf bug
Esempi
The gardener noticed several capsids on the rose leaves.
Capsids can cause damage by sucking sap from young shoots.
