Sentence examples for binds to a molecule from inspiring English sources

The gp120 protein binds to a molecule called CD4 on the surface of the helper T cell, an event that initiates a complex set of reactions that allow the HIV genetic information into the cell.

This protein also binds to a molecule that staph sticks to when it invades humans.

If a fluorescent probe binds to a molecule with a higher molecular weight, this average angle will decrease due to the slower molecular rotation of the bound probe.

One, the leading helicase subunit binds to the nucleotide base from the fork junction (base-capture); two, the leading subunit binds to a molecule of dTTP; and three, dTTP hydrolysis and product release (2′-deoxythymidine 5′-diphosphate (dTDP) and Pi) occur at distinct subunits around the hexameric ring.

Binding to a molecule called GDP makes the Rab protein inactive, while binding to GTP makes it active.

The new gene encodes a receptor that, on one end, can bind to a molecule that's unique to cancerous B cells.

Ultrasound-based molecular imaging utilizes acoustically active particles (contrast agents) bearing targeting ligands that specifically bind to a molecule of interest.

When Met and 'co-receptor' proteins bind to a molecule called HGF, this triggers a cascade of signals that can cause certain cells to change their properties.

When a peptide binds to a thrombin molecule the reporter is released.

When an antigen binds to a receptor molecule, it may or may not evoke an immune response.

A drug of this type is the antifungal agent amphotericin B, which binds to a specific molecule (ergosterol) found in fungal cells.