hexamer


hex·a·mer

(hek'să-mĕr), 1. A group of six protein subunits that form a capsomere on the surface of an icosohedral virus. 2. A complex or compound containing six subunits or moieties (for example, a protein complex with six polypeptide chains or an oligopeptide with six amino acid residues). [hexa- + G. meros, part]

hex·a·mer

(heks'ă-mĕr) 1. See: virion2. A complex or compound containing six subunits or moieties. [hexa- + G. meros, part]