Human Hepatitis B Virus Capsid #1
by Laguna Design/science Photo Library
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Human Hepatitis B Virus Capsid #1
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Laguna Design/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Human Hepatitis B virus (HBV), molecular model. The capsid proteins are represented by coloured blobs. The capsid is a protein coat that encloses the virus's DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) genome. HBV causes hepatitis B, a disease characterised by inflammation of the liver, which can lead to liver cirrhosis, cancer and death.
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February 16th, 2021
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