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VIRUS ENVELOPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

A host cell-derived lipid bilayer surrounding the nucleocapsid of enveloped viruses.

OBS

The envelope typically displays viral genome-encoded transmembrane proteins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Membrane entourant la nucléocapside de certains virus dits enveloppés [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Microbiología y parasitología
DEF

Cubierta o capa externa del VIH con un diámetro de un diez milésimo de milímetro, que está compuesta de dos glucoproteínas, la gp120 y la gp41.

OBS

La gp120 es la porción de la cubierta del virus en forma de hongo, que se adhiere a la superficie proteica de la célula T4, también llamada CD4. Los tallos de estos hongos de gp120, están formados por glucoproteinas gp41 que están incrustadas en la envoltura viral.

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