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Keyword T=7 icosahedral capsid protein

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DefinitionViral protein that forms an icosahedral capsid with a T=7 symmetry to protect the viral genome. The T=7 capsid is composed of 420 subunits, each subunit occupying a quasi-equivalent position. Papillomavirus and Polyomavirus T=7 capsids are composed of pentameric capsomeres for a total of 360 capsid proteins. Its diameter ranges from 45 to 60 nm.
CategoryMolecular function
GraphicalCellular componentMolecular functionT=7 icosahedral capsid proteinCapsid proteinVirion
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BroaderCapsid protein
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