6out

Asymmetric focused reconstruction of human norovirus GI.1 Norwalk strain VLP asymmetric unit in T=3 symmetryAsymmetric focused reconstruction of human norovirus GI.1 Norwalk strain VLP asymmetric unit in T=3 symmetry

6out, resolution 2.60Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Structural highlights 6out is a 3 chain structure with sequence from Norovirus Hu/1968/US. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: Electron Microscopy, Resolution 2.6Å Experimental data: Check Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function CAPSD_NVN68 Capsid protein self assembles to form an icosahedral capsid with a T=3 symmetry, about 38 nm in diameter, and consisting of 180 capsid proteins. A smaller form of capsid with a diameter of 23 nm might be capsid proteins assembled as icosahedron with T=1 symmetry. The capsid encapsulate the genomic RNA and VP2 proteins. Attaches virion to target cells by binding histo-blood group antigens present on gastroduodenal epithelial cells. Soluble capsid protein may play a role in viral immunoevasion. See Also Virus coat proteins 3D structures