Alexin

/əˈlɛksɪn/

Translation of "alexin" into Russian

Noun

/əˈlɛksɪn/

alexin

alexins pl

The scientist studied the effects of alexin on bacteria.

Учёный изучал влияние алексина на бактерии.

Noun

/əˈlɛksɪn/

A substance in the blood serum that is capable of destroying bacteria and other foreign cells, often referred to as complement.

The presence of alexin in the blood helps the immune system to fight off infections.

Adjective

/əˈlɛksɪn/

Relating to or derived from alexin (blood complement) or its activity.

Alexin activity was detected even after the serum had been heated.