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AIDS virus particle, computer artwork
HIV particle, computer artwork. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The outer layer of the virus particle is a membrane envelope (not seen), made from the membrane of the host cell in which it developed. This has been removed to reveal the icosahedral matrix layer (pink), which surrounds the inner ribonucleic acid (RNA) genome. Surface knobs (red) allow the virus particle to attach to host cells. The green spikes are additional surface proteins. HIV attacks lymphocyte white blood cells, which play an important role in the immune system. This severely impairs the immune system, allowing normally harmless infections to become life threatening
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Coat Cut Away Human Immunodeficiency Virus Icosahedral Infection Knob Knobs Microbe Nucleocapsid Pathogenic Protein Spike Retro Virus Rna Virus Spike Spiked Spikes Surface Syndrome Virion Virology Virus Particle Viruses Micro Biology Microbiological Pathogen Protein Virus
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This print showcases the intricate details of an AIDS virus particle, depicted through stunning computer artwork. The HIV particle, responsible for causing Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is presented here in all its complexity. The outer layer of the virus, a membrane envelope that originated from the host cell it developed within, has been removed to reveal the icosahedral matrix layer in a striking shade of pink. Enclosed within this matrix layer lies the inner ribonucleic acid (RNA) genome. Highlighted by vibrant red surface knobs and green spikes representing additional surface proteins, this image illustrates how these features enable the virus particle to attach itself to host cells. Particularly devastating is HIV's affinity for lymphocyte white blood cells, which are vital components of our immune system. By attacking these crucial defenders, HIV severely impairs our body's ability to fight off infections that would typically be harmless. The significance of this image lies not only in its artistic representation but also in its scientific importance. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against infectious diseases and highlights the need for continued research and medical advancements in combating viruses like HIV. This visual masterpiece provides valuable insights into virology and microbiology while emphasizing the urgent need for effective treatments against retroviruses such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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