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RBD [4 records]

Record 1 2021-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Immunology
DEF

The part of a surface protein that allows a virus to bind itself to host cells.

CONT

[Immunology and microbiology researchers] specifically looked at the gene sequences responsible for two key features of [SARS-CoV-2] spike proteins: the grabber, called the receptor-binding domain, that hooks onto host cells; and the so-called cleavage site that allows the virus to open and enter those cells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Immunologie
DEF

Partie d'une protéine de surface qui permet à un virus de se fixer aux cellules hôtes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Inmunología
CONT

[...] investigadores evaluaron la proteína de la superficie del virus llamada dominio de unión al receptor o RBD. El RBD es la parte del virus que se adhiere a las células huésped, por lo que es un objetivo de investigación importante para comprender cómo se produce la infección [del SARS-CoV-2].

OBS

RBD: por sus siglas en inglés "receptor-binding domain".

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Record 2 2017-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Nervous System
  • Clinical Psychology
DEF

[A disorder characterized by] repeated episodes of arousal, often associated with vocalizations and/or complex motor behaviors arising from REM sleep [associated with] clinically significant distress or impairment ...

OBS

[The] behaviors arise during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and therefore usually occur more than 90 minutes after sleep onset, are more frequent during the later portions of the sleep period, and uncommonly occur during daytime naps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Système nerveux
  • Psychologie clinique
DEF

[Trouble caractérisé par] des épisodes répétés de réveil associés à des vocalisations et/ou des comportements moteurs complexes [qui entraînent] une détresse cliniquement significative ou une altération du fonctionnement [...]

OBS

Ces comportements surviennent pendant le sommeil paradoxal et apparaissent donc généralement plus de 90 minutes après l'endormissement; ils sont plus fréquents pendant les dernières parties de la période de sommeil et surviennent exceptionnellement pendant les siestes diurnes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • International Relations
OBS

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Relations internationales
OBS

Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international.

Spanish

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Record 4 1994-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taxation
  • Municipal Administration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiscalité
  • Administration municipale
OBS

Source(s) : Glossaire des sigles utilisés par Revenu Canada, 92/04/02.

Spanish

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