
<molecular biology> Subunit of a hexameric structure or with hexameric symmetry, in particular the arrangement of most of the capsomers of Adenoviridae one capsomer surrounded by six others to form the hexon. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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Subunit of a hexameric structure or with hexameric symmetry, in particular the arrangement of most of the capsomers of Adenoviridae - one capsomer surrounded by six others to form the hexon.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: heks′on Definitions: 1. One of a group of six protein units (hexamer unit) on the triangular face of an icosohedral capsomere on certain viruses.
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