sialic

/saɪˈælɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing sialic acid, a type of sugar molecule found in animal tissues and fluids.
    • Researchers study sialic compounds to understand immune responses.
    • The virus binds to sialic receptors on the host cell surface.
    • Sialic acids are important for cell-to-cell communication.
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