Protein Coat Collection

Lavender pollen grain, SEM
Lavender pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain (yellow) amongst the petal (papilla) cells (purple) of a French lavender (Lavandula dentata) flower

Hepatitis B viruses
Hepatitis B virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of hepatitis B viruses (circles), a cause of liver inflammation

Rotavirus particle, artwork
Rotavirus particle. Cut-away artwork showing the structure of the rotavirus icosahedral capsid (protein coat). The capsid, which encloses the RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome

Hepatitis B virus particles, artwork C016 / 9097
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) particles, computer artwork. Each particle consists of an outer lipid envelope (green) that surrounds a protein nucleopcapsid (purple)

Parvovirus particle, artwork C013 / 4640
Parvovirus particle. Computer artwork showing the outer structure of a human parvovirus (family Parvoviridae) particle (virion)

Lavender pollen grain, SEM
Lavender pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a French lavender (Lavandula dentata) flower, with an enlarged section showing a pollen grain (yellow) amongst the petal (papilla)

Smallpox virus particle, TEM
Smallpox virus particle. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Variola major virus particle. Each particle consists of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Poliovirus particle F006 / 9306
Poliovirus particle, molecular model

Hepatitis B virus particle, artwork C016 / 9129
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) particle, computer artwork. Each particle consists of an outer lipid envelope (green) that surrounds a protein nucleopcapsid (purple)

Hepatitis B virus particle, artwork C016 / 9126
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) particle, computer artwork. Each particle consists of an outer lipid envelope (green) that surrounds a protein nucleopcapsid (purple)

Human adenovirus 36, artwork C016 / 8966
Human adenovirus 36. Computer artwork of human adenovirus 36 (HAdV-36), showing the surface structure of the viruss outer protein coat (capsid)

Adeno-associated virus C016 / 8959
Adeno-associated virus, computer artwork. Adeno- associated viruses (aVs) are the smallest known viruses to infect humans. They do not cause diseases, and only provoke a mild immune response

Adeno-associated virus C016 / 8958
Adeno-associated virus, computer artwork. Adeno- associated viruses (aVs) are the smallest known viruses to infect humans. They do not cause diseases, and only provoke a mild immune response

Adeno-associated virus capsid, molecular model. The capsid is a protein shell that encloses the virus genetic information

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8349
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8348
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8347
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8346
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8344
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8345
This image may not be used in educational posters Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8342
Influenza virus. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H, red) and neuraminidase (N)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8341
Influenza virus. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H, red) and neuraminidase (N)

Influenza virus, artwork C016 / 8340
Influenza virus. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H, red) and neuraminidase (N)

Tomato bushy stunt virus, molecular model
Tomato bushy stunt virus. Computer model showing the molecular structure of a tomato bushy stunt virus (TBSV) capsid (outer protein coat)

Influenza virus, artwork C018 / 2894
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (blue) are two types of protein spike

Influenza virus, artwork C018 / 2893
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (blue) are two types of protein spike

Influenza virus, artwork C018 / 2891
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (blue) are two types of protein spike

Influenza virus, artwork C018 / 2890
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (green) are two types of protein spike

Influenza virus, artwork C018 / 2892
Influenza virus. Cut-away computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus particle (virion). In each particles lipid envelope (brown) are two types of protein spike

Hepatitis B virus particle C013 / 9983
Hepatitis B virus particle. Computer artwork of the nucleocapsid of a hepatitis B virus (HBV) particle (virion). The capsid is a protein coat that encloses the viruss DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Canine parvovirus particle C013 / 9966
Canine parvovirus particle. Computer artwork showing the structure of the outer protein coat (capsid) of a canine parvovirus type 2 particle (virion)

Ross River virus particle, artwork C013 / 4641
Ross River virus particle. Computer artwork showing the outer structure of a Ross River virus (RRV) particle (virion). RRV is a small encapsulated single-strand RNA alphavirus endemic to Australia

Viral recognition by antibodies, artwork C013 / 4722
Viral recognition by antibodies. Computer artwork of rabies (family Rhabdoviridae) virus particles (virions, pink) being identified by monoclonal antibodies (Y-shaped, blue)

Rabies virus, artwork C013 / 4704
Rabies virus. Computer artwork of rabies (family Rhabdoviridae) virus particles (virions). The virus has a protein coat or capsid, which is made up of helically arranged subunits called capsomeres

Rabies virus, artwork C013 / 4703
Rabies virus. Computer artwork of a rabies (family Rhabdoviridae) virus particle (virion). The virus has a protein coat or capsid, which is made up of helically arranged subunits called capsomeres

Immature West Nile virus, molecular model
Immature West Nile virus. Computer model showing the molecular structure of the protein coat (capsid) of an immature West Nile virus particle

Icosahedral virus particle, artwork. This is a virus with 20-sided symmetry of its capsid (protein coat). Viruses contain a core of genetic material

Icosahedral virus particles, artwork
Icosahedral virus particles, computer artwork. Icosahedral viruses have a 20-sided symmetry of their capsid (protein coat)

Viruses, artwork
Viruses. Computer artwork showing three typical virus shapes: helical (blue), bacteriophage (red), and icosahedral (green)

Helical virus particles, artwork. These are viruses with their capsids (protein coats) arranged in a helical structure. Viruses contain a core of genetic material

Virus types, artwork

Swine flu infection, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing a swine flu (influenza) virus particle in the respiratory system

Virus particle, conceptual image

Virus structures, artwork
Virus structures. Computer artwork showing the structure of three different types of virus: bacteriophage (upper right), enveloped icosahedral (lower left) and naked icosahedral (lower right)

Icosahedral viruses, artwork
Icosahedral viruses. Computer artwork of icosahedral virus particles (virions). Viruses contain a core of genetic material, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid)

Feline distemper virus particle. Molecular model showing the structure of the capsid (outer protein coat) of a feline panleukopenia virus particle. This parovirus causes distemper in cats

Tobacco mosaic virus, molecular model
Tobacco mosaic virus. Computer model showing the molecular structure of a tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) particle (virion). This plant virus is a tobamovirus, and has an RNA (ribonucleic acid) genome

Global flu pandemic, artwork
Global flu pandemic. Computer artwork of a globe within an influenza (flu) A virus particle, representing a global flu pandemic

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"The Intricate World of Protein Coats: Unveiling the Hidden Guardians" Protein coats, also known as viral capsids, are nature's ingenious armor that safeguards a variety of microscopic entities. These captivating structures play a pivotal role in protecting and delivering genetic material within viruses. Let us embark on an enlightening journey into their mesmerizing realm. Intricately detailed under the scanning electron microscope (SEM), lavender pollen grains reveal their protein coat's remarkable architecture. Like tiny fortresses, these coats shield the precious DNA or RNA cargo from external threats while ensuring successful pollination. Moving onto more menacing inhabitants, hepatitis B viruses showcase their distinctive protein coats through stunning artwork representations. The intricate patterns and shapes depicted highlight the virus's ability to evade our immune system by camouflaging itself with this protective layer. Rotavirus particles captivate us with artistic renderings showcasing their spherical shape enveloped by a robust protein coat. This armor shields its genome during transmission, enabling it to cause gastrointestinal distress in unfortunate hosts. Delving further into hepatitis B virus particles' artwork reveals diverse variations in their protein coatings – C016 / 9097, C016 / 9129, and C016 / 9126. Each unique pattern represents different strains of this notorious virus responsible for liver infections worldwide. Parvovirus particle artwork (C013 / 4640) unravels yet another facet of these fascinating structures. Their symmetrical arrangement exemplifies how proteins assemble meticulously around viral genomes to ensure efficient replication and infection processes. The poliovirus particle F006 / 9306 showcases its iconic appearance encapsulated within its characteristic protein coat. This visual representation reminds us of humanity's triumph over one of history's most devastating diseases through vaccination campaigns targeting this very structure. Not limited to pathogenic viruses alone, human adenovirus 36 (artwork C016 / 8966) demonstrates how even benign viruses employ elaborate protein coats for their survival.