nucleocapsid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nucleocapsid
Example Sentences
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Ryan Hisner, a teacher and co-author of several papers on variants, told Salon that where XEC is most surprising is in the third of these: N, the nucleocapsid.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2024
The SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antibody test will specifically look for prior infection.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2023
The second target of the experimental vaccine is the nucleocapsid protein, or N. It’s situated in the virus’ core and has little reason to change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
Typically rapid tests target a part of the virus called the nucleocapsid, a protein that envelopes the RNA of the virus, and doesn’t change much between variants.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2022
But the virus contains multiple proteins, and detecting antibodies against one called the nucleocapsid or “N” protein can indicate someone had been infected, whether they were vaccinated or not.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
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