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Viral Capsids and Envelopes: Structure and Function

William J. Lucas, David M. Knipe

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Abstract Virus particles contain the viral genome packaged in a protein coat, called a capsid, and sometimes a lipid coat called the envelope. These structures play many roles in viral infection, including virus entry into cells and spread from one cell to another.

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Abstract Virus particles contain the viral genome packaged in a protein coat, called a capsid, and sometimes a lipid coat called the envelope. These structures play many roles in viral infection, including virus entry into cells and spread from one cell to another.

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Abstract Virus particles contain the viral genome packaged in a protein coat, called a capsid, and sometimes a lipid coat called the envelope. These structures play many roles in viral infection, including virus entry into cells and spread from one cell to another.

Key concepts: Capsid, Viral envelope, Virology, Viral entry, Virus, Function (biology), Biology, Envelope (radar)

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