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lysin

American

[lahy-sin] / ˈlaɪ sɪn /

noun

Immunology, Biochemistry.

an antibody causing the disintegration of erythrocytes or bacterial cells.

lysin British

/ ˈlaɪsɪn /

noun

any of a group of antibodies or other agents that cause dissolution of cells against which they are directed

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Etymology

Origin of lysin

First recorded in 1895–1900; lys- + -in ²

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lysin

The team then synthesized a lysin from a bacteriophage, or virus that attacks bacteria, that infects S. hominis.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024

During in vitro experiments, this lysin was found to target only S. hominis, not other bacteria normally present on the skin.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024

"The identification of the lysin that attacks S. hominis is also the result of the comprehensive genome analysis."

From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024

The process is called " autolysis" and the unknown causal agent a " lysin."

From Time Magazine Archive

The difference is often greater when using weaker solutions than when using stronger dilutions of lysin.

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