Swine flu virus particle, artwork
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Swine flu virus particle, artwork
Swine flu virus particle. Computer artwork of a swine influenza (flu) virus particle. At the core of the virus is RNA (ribonucleic acid, orange) genetic material. This is surrounded by a nucleocapsid and a lipid envelope. In the envelope are two types of protein spike, haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), which determine the strain of virus. These are used for recognising and binding to the host cell
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2009 Antigen Antigens Avian Flu Bird Flu Capsid Dangerous Deadly Death Enveloped Epidemic Epidemiology Fatal H1n1 H5n1 Haemagglutinin Infectious Influenza A Lipid Envelope Neuraminidase Nucleic Acid Nucleocapsid Orthomyxoviridae Orthomyxovirus Pandemic Particle Pathogenic Pathogens Porcine Protein Coat Proteins Ribonucleic Acid Rna Virus Spike Spikes Strain Strains Surface Protein Type A Variant Viral Virion Virology Zoonosis Zoonotic Micro Biology Microbiological Pathogen Swine Influenza Virus
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate artwork of a swine influenza (flu) virus particle. The computer-generated image vividly portrays the dangerous nature of this disease, highlighting its potential to cause widespread harm. At the core of the virus lies its genetic material, RNA, represented by an eye-catching orange hue. Surrounding the RNA are two types of protein spikes known as haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), which play a crucial role in determining the strain of the virus. These spikes serve as recognition and binding tools for invading host cells, further emphasizing their significance in viral transmission. The artist's attention to detail is evident in depicting a nucleocapsid and lipid envelope encasing the genetic material. This combination creates a formidable shield that enables the virus to survive and thrive within its host environment. With references to various strains such as avian flu, H5N1, bird flu, and H1N1, this artwork underscores how different variants can emerge over time with potentially devastating consequences. It serves as a reminder of past health crises like the 2009 pandemic caused by swine influenza. By capturing both scientific accuracy and artistic flair, this print from Science Photo Library offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate biology's microscopic wonders while raising awareness about infectious diseases' ongoing threat to public health worldwide.
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