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The structure of nuclear polyhedrosis viruses

VirologyPublished 1 October 1972
K.A. Harrap
Citations120
SJR quartileQ2
SJR score0.74
SNIP0.60

TL;DR

A model is proposed for the subunits of the inclusion body protein lattice which explains the arrangement seen both in section and in aggregates of protein from alkali-treated polyhedra.

Abstract

The inclusion bodies of two nuclear polyhedrosis viruses have been studied electron microscopically. The presence of a structurally distinct layer has been confirmed at the surface of the polyhedral inclusion body. The structure is visible in section as an electron-dense layer and can also be observed when separated from suspensions of alkali-treated polyhedra using negative staining techniques. A model is proposed for the subunits of the inclusion body protein lattice which explains the arrangement seen both in section and in aggregates of protein from alkali-treated polyhedra.

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MedicineAgricultural and Biological SciencesEnvironmental Science