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nucleocapsid

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[noo-klee-uh-kap-sid, nyoo-] / ˌnu kli əˈkæp sɪd, ˌnju- /

noun

Microbiology.
  1. the nucleic acid core and surrounding capsid of a virus; the basic viral structure.


Etymology

Origin of nucleocapsid

First recorded in 1960–65; nucleo- + capsid 1


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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

“We didn’t see any evidence that antibodies to nucleocapsid were playing any role in protection,” Amara said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2022

One possibility would be to target the interior of a coronavirus, such as by attacking the nucleocapsid in the virus sphere.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2021

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