Herpes Virus is a photograph by David Mack which was uploaded on May 8th, 2013.
Herpes Virus
Herpes virus. Computer artwork of herpes virus particles (virions). Each virus consists of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) genome (red) surrounded by... more
by David Mack
Title
Herpes Virus
Artist
David Mack
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Herpes virus. Computer artwork of herpes virus particles (virions). Each virus consists of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) genome (red) surrounded by an icosahedral capsid (protein coat), which is itself surrounded by an envelope (green) covered in glycoprotein spikes (grey). Members of the herpes virus family include several that infect humans herpes simplex viruses type 1 and type 2 (oral and genital herpes), varicella- zoster virus (chicken pox and shingles), Epstein- Barr virus (glandular fever) and cytomegalovirus (various infections).
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May 8th, 2013
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