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lysin
ly·sin L0310800 (lī′sĭn)n.1. A substance that is capable of causing lysis.2. An antibody that acts in conjunction with complement to cause lysis of cells.lysin (ˈlaɪsɪn) n (Biochemistry) any of a group of antibodies or other agents that cause dissolution of cells against which they are directedly•sin (ˈlaɪ sɪn) n. an antibody causing the disintegration of erythrocytes or bacterial cells. [1895–1900; lys(is) + -in1] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | lysin - any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysissubstance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"cytolysin - a substance that partly or completely destroys animal cells | Translationslysin
Lysin A term used to describe substances that will disrupt a cell, with the release of some of its constituents. Unless the damage is minor, this action leads to the death of the cell. Lysins vary in the range of host species whose cells they will attack and in their requirements for accessory factors for lysis; the immune lysins are strictest in their requirements. Erythrocytes are lysed by a wide variety of chemicals, including water and hypertonic salt solutions, which displace the osmotic pressure from that of isotonicity. They are also susceptible to surface-active substances, such as saponin. Many bacteria, such as the staphylococcus and the streptococcus, elaborate one or more hemolysins that will lyse erythrocytes from certain, although not all, species of animals. See Lytic reaction lysin[′līs·ən] (immunology) A substance, particularly antibodies, capable of lysing a cell. lysin
lysin [li´sin] 1. an antibody that causes complement-dependent lysis of cells; often used with a prefix indicating the target cells, as hemolysin or bacteriolysin.2. any substance that causes cell lysis.ly·sin (lī'sin), 1. A specific complement-fixing antibody that acts destructively on cells and tissues; the various types are designated in accordance with the form of antigen that stimulates the production of the lysin, for example, hemolysin, bacteriolysin. 2. Any substance that causes lysis. lysin (lī′sĭn)n.1. A substance that is capable of causing lysis.2. An antibody that acts in conjunction with complement to cause lysis of cells.lysin As a stand-alone word, a nonspecific term for: (1) An antibody, especially a complement-fixing antibody; (2) Any substance capable of lysing something. As a root (-lysin), the lysing of that with which it is partnered, as in: (1) Bacteriolysin; (2) Gametolysin; (3) Haemolysin, etc.ly·sin (lī'sin) 1. A complement-fixing antibody that acts destructively on cells and tissues; the various types are designated in accordance with the form of antigen that stimulates the production of the lysin, e.g., hemolysin, bacteriolysin. 2. Any substance that causes lysis. lysin Any substance capable of causing LYSIS, especially a specific antibody that brings about a COMPLEMENT FIXATION reaction.lysin a type of ANTIBODY.ly·sin (lī'sin) 1. A complement-fixing antibody that acts destructively on cells and tissues; the various types are designated in accordance with the form of antigen that stimulates the production of the lysin, e.g., hemolysin, bacteriolysin. 2. Any substance that causes lysis. lysin Related to lysin: ArgininWords related to lysinnoun any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysisRelated Words |