NEURAMINIDASE
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Neuraminidase.
Neuraminidase - as a noun
An antigenic enzyme, found on the surfaces of viruses, that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal acylneuraminic residues from oligosaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids.
Example Sentences
"The neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir is commonly used to treat influenza."
"The activity of neuraminidase is essential for the release of newly formed viral particles."
"Influenza neuraminidase cleaves sialic acids on the surfaces of infected cells."
"Scientists are studying the structure of neuraminidase to develop new antiviral drugs."
"The mutation in the neuraminidase gene allowed the flu virus to become more virulent."
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