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#Viral_Structure

A look at binding proteins and membranes.
1/ In the first 2 threads we looked at the viral genome and the protein capsid. There are 2 other major structural components of the virus with the binding proteins and a membrane.
2/ All viruses come with proteins that project from their surface. These are ligands that bind to specific receptors on cells to gain entry. These proteins give the virus its tropism.
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