The phrase "viral envelope" refers to a protective outer covering that surrounds some viruses. It is made up of fats and proteins and helps the virus to enter and infect host cells.
Sentences with «viral envelope»
«Antiviral ingredients of Ci extracts target viral envelope proteins on infectious particles and prevent them from contacting host cells,» Brack - Werner explains. (sciencedaily.com)
HMAb 2D22 binds across viral envelope (E) proteins in the dimeric structure, which probably blocks the E protein reorganization required for virus fusion. (science.sciencemag.org)
A human antibody specific for dengue virus locks viral envelope proteins into a conformation that prohibits viral entry. (science.sciencemag.org)