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disulphide

/ daɪˈsʌlfaɪd /

noun

  1. Also called (not in technical usage): bisulphideany chemical compound containing two sulphur atoms per molecule

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Another advantage is that a smaller percentage of the toxic substance carbon disulphide is needed compared to standard processes.

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In the next stage, the pulp is treated with a number of chemicals, including carbon disulphide, to make it soluble in sodium hydroxide.

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The team found that 266nm light caused RNA damage at low powers, affecting the genetic information of the virus. 266nm light also damaged the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, reducing its ability to bind to human cells by breaking down disulphide bonds and aromatic amino acids.

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As this happens very quickly, the researchers virtually "blocked" the elevator by specifically inserting anchors, so-called disulphide bridges.

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Because these movements are very fast, Hagelueken's team used what is known as disulphide engineering, a special biotechnological tool, to block the transporter.

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