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Capsid Collection

A capsid is a protective protein coat that surrounds the genetic material of viruses, such as Hepatitis B viruses and human respiratory syncytial virus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Herpes virus replicating

Herpes virus replicating, computer artwork.Viruses are only able to replicate in a host cell.The glycoprotein spikes in the virus envelope(green)

Background imageCapsid Collection: Hepatitis B viruses

Hepatitis B viruses
Hepatitis B virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of hepatitis B viruses (circles), a cause of liver inflammation

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of human respiratory syncytial virus

Microscopic view of human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV causes respiratory tract infection of the lungs and breathing passages

Background imageCapsid Collection: Hepatitis B viruses

Hepatitis B viruses

Background imageCapsid Collection: Adenovirus, artwork

Adenovirus, artwork
Adenovirus. Computer artwork of an adenovirus, showing the surface structure of the viruss outer protein coat (capsid). Adenoviruses are known to infect humans

Background imageCapsid Collection: Polyoma BK virus, artwork C013 / 7465

Polyoma BK virus, artwork C013 / 7465
Computer artwork of the capsid of a polyoma BK virus. This polyomavirus is common in the urinary tract of adults, where it lives without harming its host

Background imageCapsid Collection: Rotavirus particle, artwork

Rotavirus particle, artwork
Rotavirus particle. Cut-away artwork showing the structure of the rotavirus icosahedral capsid (protein coat). The capsid, which encloses the RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of animal cell

Microscopic view of animal cell

Background imageCapsid Collection: Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7139

Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7139
Rhinovirus. Molecular model of the antigen-binding fragment (Fab) from a strongly neutralising antibody bound to a human rhinovirus 14 (HRV-14) particle

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of mitochondria

Conceptual image of mitochondria

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of rabies virus

Conceptual image of rabies virus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Foot-and-mouth disease virus F006 / 9556

Foot-and-mouth disease virus F006 / 9556
Foot-and-mouth disease virus. Molecular model of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus (Aphtae epizooticae) protein coat (capsid)

Background imageCapsid Collection: Adenovirus penton base protein F006 / 9542

Adenovirus penton base protein F006 / 9542
Adenovirus penton base protein, molecular model. This protein molecule is a subunit called a penton, forming the vertices of the capsid of this adenovirus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Rhinovirus 16 capsid, molecular model F006 / 9431

Rhinovirus 16 capsid, molecular model F006 / 9431
Rhinovirus 16 capsid, molecular model. This is human rhinovirus 16. The rhinovirus infects the upper respiratory tract and is the cause of the common cold. It is spread by coughs and sneezes

Background imageCapsid Collection: Hepatitis B virus particles, artwork C016 / 9097

Hepatitis B virus particles, artwork C016 / 9097
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) particles, computer artwork. Each particle consists of an outer lipid envelope (green) that surrounds a protein nucleopcapsid (purple)

Background imageCapsid Collection: Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7138

Rhinovirus and antibody, molecular model C015 / 7138
Rhinovirus. Molecular model of the antigen-binding fragment (Fab) from a strongly neutralising antibody bound to a human rhinovirus 14 (HRV-14) particle

Background imageCapsid Collection: Parvovirus particle, artwork C013 / 4640

Parvovirus particle, artwork C013 / 4640
Parvovirus particle. Computer artwork showing the outer structure of a human parvovirus (family Parvoviridae) particle (virion)

Background imageCapsid Collection: Cucumber mosaic virus, computer model

Cucumber mosaic virus, computer model
Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), computer model. This image was created using molecular modelling software and data from X-ray crystallography

Background imageCapsid Collection: Murine norovirus with antibody fragments

Murine norovirus with antibody fragments
Murine norovirus (MNV) with antibody fragments, computer model. This image was created using molecular modelling software and data from cryo- electron microscopy

Background imageCapsid Collection: Sindbis virus capsid protein

Sindbis virus capsid protein, molecular model

Background imageCapsid Collection: Tobacco necrosis virus research, artwork

Tobacco necrosis virus research, artwork
Tobacco necrosis virus research, computer artwork

Background imageCapsid Collection: Smallpox virus particle, TEM

Smallpox virus particle, TEM
Smallpox virus particle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Variola major virus particle. Each particle consists of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Background imageCapsid Collection: Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), TEM

Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), TEM
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This virus is a member of the coronavirus family

Background imageCapsid Collection: Picture No. 11807137

Picture No. 11807137
Nymph of Green Capsid Bug on giant feather grass flower, Norfolk UK Date:

Background imageCapsid Collection: Picture No. 11807097

Picture No. 11807097
Nymph of Green Capsid Bug on giant feather grass flower, Norfolk UK Date:

Background imageCapsid Collection: Picture No. 11807048

Picture No. 11807048
Nymph of Green Capsid Bug on giant feather grass flower, Norfolk UK Date:

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of cell

Microscopic view of cell

Background imageCapsid Collection: Single virus particle

Single virus particle

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of bacteriophages on the surface of a bacteria

Microscopic view of bacteriophages on the surface of a bacteria

Background imageCapsid Collection: Electron micrograph of negative-stained Prochlorococcus

Electron micrograph of negative-stained Prochlorococcus. A cyanophage is a virus that infects cyanobacteria

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of the Hepatitis C virus

Conceptual image of the Hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C virus is a small, enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus of the family Flaviviridae

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of a plant cell and its components

Conceptual image of a plant cell and its components

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of blood cells with virus

Microscopic view of blood cells with virus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of polyomavirus

Conceptual image of polyomavirus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of poliovirus

Microscopic view of poliovirus. Poliovirus is the causative agent of polio, a human enterovirus. It is composed of an RNA genome and a protein capsid

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of the capsid protein of Nudaurelia capensis omega virus

Microscopic view of the capsid protein of Nudaurelia capensis omega virus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of bacteriophage attacking bacteria

Microscopic view of bacteriophage attacking bacteria

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of human cytomegalovirus

Conceptual image of human cytomegalovirus. Cytomegalovirus is a genus of the viral family Herpesviridae

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of hepatitis virus

Conceptual image of hepatitis virus. Viral hepatitis is liver inflammation due to a viral infection. The most common causes of viral hepatitis are the five unrelated hepatotropic viruses

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of samllpox

Microscopic view of samllpox

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of the Zika virus

Conceptual image of the Zika virus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of Encephalitis

Conceptual image of Encephalitis. Encephalitis can cause flu-like symptoms, such as a fever or severe headaches. It can also cause confused thinking, seizures, or problems with senses

Background imageCapsid Collection: Conceptual image of coxsackievirus

Conceptual image of coxsackievirus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Vitruvian Man inside virus particle

Vitruvian Man inside virus particle

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of the common cold virus

Microscopic view of the common cold virus
Conceptual image of the common cold virus. The common cold virus is an infectious disease typically transmitted via airborne droplets (aerosols), direct contact with infected nasal secretions

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of coronavirus

Microscopic view of coronavirus

Background imageCapsid Collection: Microscopic view of bacteriophage

Microscopic view of bacteriophage

Background imageCapsid Collection: Structure of HIV

Structure of HIV



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A capsid is a protective protein coat that surrounds the genetic material of viruses, such as Hepatitis B viruses and human respiratory syncytial virus. When viewed under a microscope, these tiny structures reveal intricate patterns and shapes that resemble works of art. For instance, the Adenovirus showcases its unique design in an artistic representation. The Hepatitis B viruses exhibit their characteristic capsids while replicating inside host cells. Similarly, Herpes virus particles can be observed undergoing replication through computer-generated artwork. Another example is the Polyoma BK virus, which displays its captivating structure in an artistic depiction. Computer-generated artwork also allows us to visualize the complex arrangement of Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) and Rotavirus particle structures. These images provide insight into their mechanisms of infection and replication. Bacteriophage phi29 is another fascinating example where a computer model helps us understand its unique shape and composition. This structure plays a crucial role in infecting bacteria. Through various forms of artwork, we gain appreciation for the intricacies within viral capsids. The beauty lies not only in their aesthetic appeal but also in unraveling their functions and understanding how they contribute to viral infections. Whether it's observing Hepatitis B viruses or admiring computer-generated representations of herpes virus particles, exploring different artworks showcasing diverse viral capsids offers valuable insights into virology research while simultaneously capturing our imagination with their stunning visuals.