HIV,particle. Computer artwork showing the structure of an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particle (virion). HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Each virion consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid,coloured spheres,centre),the genetic material of the virus,enclosed in a protein capsid,and surrounded by an outer lipid membrane. The spiky structures protruding from the outer layer are surface glycoproteins | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Springer Medizin |
Bildgröße: | 4971 px × 3516 px |
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