noun
spike protein
Biological term, especially for the surface protein of coronaviruses. Used in virology and medical contexts.
新型コロナウイルスのスパイクタンパクは、ヒトの細胞に結合する。
The spike protein of the novel coronavirus binds to human cells.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes used for clarity.
Loanword from English 'spike protein'.