lysinogen

lysinogen
An antigen that stimulates the formation of a specific lysin.

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ly·sin·o·gen (li-sinґə-jən) [lysin + Gr. gennan to produce] an antigenic substance capable of inducing the formation of lysins.

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  • lysogen — 1. That which is capable of inducing lysis. 2. A bacterium in the state of lysogeny. 3. Any antigen that stimulates lysin production. [lysin + G. gen, producing] * * * ly·so·gen lī sə jən n a lysogenic bacterium or bacterial strain * * *… …   Medical dictionary

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