Structural highlights
Function
CAPSH_ASFB7 Capsid protein that self-assembles to form the pseudo-hexameric capsomers of the icosahedral capsid (PubMed:31624094). The capsid is constructed of 2760 pseudo-hexameric capsomers and 12 pentameric capsomers, with a T=277 symmetry, about 200 nm in diameter (PubMed:31624094). The capsid encapsulates the DNA-containing nucleoid, the core shell and the inner membrane (PubMed:9580160). Plays an essential role in virion assembly (PubMed:9580160). Involved in virus attachment to the host cell (PubMed:8764090).[1] [2] [3]
References
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- ↑ Gómez-Puertas P, Rodríguez F, Oviedo JM, Ramiro-Ibáñez F, Ruiz-Gonzalvo F, Alonso C, Escribano JM. Neutralizing antibodies to different proteins of African swine fever virus inhibit both virus attachment and internalization. J Virol. 1996 Aug;70(8):5689-94. PMID:8764090 doi:10.1128/JVI.70.8.5689-5694.1996
- ↑ García-Escudero R, Andrés G, Almazán F, Viñuela E. Inducible gene expression from African swine fever virus recombinants: analysis of the major capsid protein p72. J Virol. 1998 Apr;72(4):3185-95. PMID:9580160 doi:10.1128/JVI.72.4.3185-3195.1998