Structure of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus

HIV Capsid

  • Initially, the capsid is shaped like an icosahedral.
  • The small blue circles represent the capsomere subunit that cover the entire capsid.
  • Later on this isocahedral capsid will restructure itself into a shape resembling a bullet.

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