Herpesviridae: Viral Cycle, Capsid Transport, and Cancer Treatment
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Introduction
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Transmission electron micrograph of herpes simplex virus. Some nucleocapsids are empty, as shown by penetration of electron-dense stain. http://phil.cdc.gov/PHIL_Images/08301998/00014/B82-0474_lores.jpg
By Michael Gallaher
Pathology
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Cell Cycle
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thumb|300px|right|Cryo-EM tomograpgy of the capsid portal formed by a 12-mer of the UL6 protein. The portal forms at a vertex of the capsid.Cardone et al, 2007.
Section 3
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Conclusion
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References
Edited by student of Joan Slonczewski for BIOL 238 Microbiology, 2011, Kenyon College.