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virion membrane — Definition

virion zarı / virion membrane
Virion membrane is a lipite double layer structure, which is wrapped in the outer surface of a virus particle (virion) and is often derived from the host cell membrane. This membrane contains viral glycoproteins that play a critical role in the input and infection of the virus to the host cell. Also, virion membrane contributes to escape mechanisms from immune system and is the goal of some antiviral therapies.
Turkish
🇹🇷 virion zarı
English
🇬🇧 virion membrane
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❓ What is virion zarı?
virion zarı; virion membrane is a lipite double layer structure, which is wrapped in the outer surface of a virus particle (virion) and is often derived from the host cell membrane. This membrane contains viral glycoproteins that play a critical role in the input and infection of the virus to the host cell. Also, virion membrane contributes to escape mechanisms from immune system and is the goal of some antiviral therapies.
❓ What is virion membrane in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "virion membrane" is virion zarı.
❓ Which medical field is virion zarı related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.