Flu Virus Particle, Artwork is a photograph by Roger Harris which was uploaded on May 7th, 2013.
Flu Virus Particle, Artwork
Flu virus particle. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) A virus particle (virion). The virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic... more
by Roger Harris
Title
Flu Virus Particle, Artwork
Artist
Roger Harris
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Photograph
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Flu virus particle. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) A virus particle (virion). The virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material surrounded by a protein coat (pink). Embedded in the coat are surface proteins (spikes). There are two types of surface protein, haemagglutinin and neuraminidase, and each exists in several subtypes. Both surface proteins are associated with the pathogenicity of a virus. Haemagglutinin binds to host cells, allowing the virus to enter them and replicate. Neuraminidase allows the new particles to exit the host after replication.
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May 7th, 2013
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