agglutinins

[US]/æɡˈlʌtɪnɪn/
[UK]/əˌɡlʌt̬ɪˈnɪn/
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Translation

n.A protein that causes cells to clump together (agglutinate).

Phrases & Collocations

agglutinin test

hemagglutinin activity

anti-agglutinin antibody

lectin agglutinin interaction

specificity of agglutinin

Example Sentences

the agglutinin binds specifically to certain sugar molecules.

researchers are studying the properties of different agglutinins.

agglutinins play a role in immune responses to infections.

some bacteria produce agglutinins that can clump red blood cells.

agglutinins are used in medical diagnostics to detect specific antigens.

the agglutinin test is a common method for identifying blood types.

agglutinins can be found in various sources, including plants and animals.

understanding agglutinin function is crucial for developing new therapies.

agglutinins have diverse applications in research and biotechnology.

the specificity of agglutinins makes them valuable tools for studying biological interactions.

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