Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun biology, biochemistry Any small biological structure that has hexagonal symmetry

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word hexon.

Examples

  • Molecular typing of viruses was performed on selected samples by hexon gene sequencing.

    ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science 2010

  • Particle number and infectivity of vectors were determined by standard optical density reading and immunodetection of the hexon protein, respectively, following infection of 293 cells with limiting dilutions of each vector preparation according to the recommendations by the manufacturer (Adeno-X rapid titer kit,

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles 2008

  • Particle number and infectivity of vectors were determined by standard optical density reading and immunodetection of the hexon protein, respectively, following infection of 293 cells with limiting dilutions of each vector preparation according to the recommendations by the manufacturer (Adeno-X rapid titer kit,

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles 2008

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.