Adenovirus is a photograph by Russell Kightley which was uploaded on July 12th, 2016.
Adenovirus
Adenovirus. Computer artwork showing the external protein structure of an adenovirus particle. Adenoviruses are the largest viruses not to have a... more
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Adenovirus
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Russell Kightley
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Photograph
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Adenovirus. Computer artwork showing the external protein structure of an adenovirus particle. Adenoviruses are the largest viruses not to have a protein coat covering their capsid. The capsid is icosahedral, having 20 triangular faces made up of regular arrangements of hexon capsomeres. Penton capsomeres make up the 12 vertices, with a fibre and knob structure protruding from each. Inside the capsid is the genetic material (DNA, not shown). Adenoviruses commonly cause infections of the upper respiratory tract and eyes.
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July 12th, 2016
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