Coloured TEM of HIV viruses budding from a T-cell
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Coloured TEM of HIV viruses budding from a T-cell
HIV viruses budding from T-cell. Coloured Trans- mission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of HIV viruses budding from an infected T-lymphocyte human blood cell. The cell is at bottom (pink). HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) causes AIDS. Four viruses are seen in different stages of budding: at centre left the virus acquires its coat from the cell membrane (green); at right the virus buds from the cell; at centre right budding is almost complete; at left the new virus is free-floating. Once free, the HIV virus with central RNA (red) reinfects other T-cells. T-cells form part of the bodys immune response and are weakened by the HIV virus. Magnification: x86, 000 at 6x4.5cm size
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Aids Infection Aids Virus Budding Hiv Infection Hiv Virus Infected T Cell T Lymphocyte Virus
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This print showcases a coloured Transmission Electron Micrograph (TEM) of HIV viruses in the process of budding from an infected T-lymphocyte human blood cell. The bottom part of the image reveals the pink-colored cell, which is under attack by the notorious Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), responsible for causing AIDS. In this intricate visual, four distinct stages of viral budding can be observed. Towards the center-left, one virus is acquiring its coat from the cell membrane, depicted in a vibrant green hue. At the right side, another virus is seen detaching itself from the host cell and beginning its independent journey. Moving towards the center-right, budding reaches an advanced stage as one virus prepares to break free completely. Finally, on the left side of this mesmerizing TEM image, a new virus can be spotted floating freely. Once released into circulation after completing their budding process, these HIV viruses carry central RNA strands represented by striking red coloring. Their primary objective becomes reinfecting other vulnerable T-cells that play a crucial role in our body's immune response system. With an impressive magnification level of x86,000 at 6x4.5cm size captured by Science Photo Library's lens and expertise, this print serves as both an educational tool and a reminder of how HIV weakens our immune defenses through relentless infection and replication within our cells.
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