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hostIn biology, an organism that is parasitized by another. In commensalism, the partner that does not benefit may also be called the host. host
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The HA protein mediates virus binding to sialic acid (SA)--containing host cell surface molecules and promotes the release of viral ribonucleoprotein complexes through membrane fusion. The genetic engineering removed a gene that encodes the protein E1B-55K, which is instrumental in the growth and survival of a host cell. The spiky proteins on the surface of the SARS virus bind to the host cell to help the virus enter. |
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