Imagine that a virulent (T_4) phage is inoculated with a Gram negative human bacterial pathogen. Explain whether the bacteriophage will have lytic cycle or lysogenic cycle in order to infect the pathogenic bacterium. Explain the infection process with rea Do killer T-cells kill viruses? How do ...
In eukaryotic cells, genetic information is found in the form of DNA. Is this true for prokaryotic cells? How are prokaryotes and eukaryotes different in terms of the RNA polymerases involved in transcription? All viruses have: A. DNA B. a protein capsid C. a membranous envelope D. RNA ...
They have been proposed as species within the MCVs genus [11, 30, 32]. Megalocytiviruses provoke systemic, often life-threatening diseases, characterised by enlarged cells called ‘inclusion body-bearing cells’ in infected organs and tissues such as the spleen, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, ...
Ferritin usually binds to a protein substance called transferrin to transport iron to red blood cells. However, it should be noted that the binding epitopes on the heavy chain sub unit are different from the binding epitopes on transferrin; therefore, binding of heavy chain sub unit to TfR1 ...
(IP) vaccinated with the recombinant formalin-killedEscherichia colicells expressing these capsid proteins. They then underwent challenge infection with RSIV. Higher survival rates were observed in fish that received the 351R vaccine compared to the unvaccinated control group. A viral protein (351-R)...
1. an ultramicroscopic (20 to 300 nm in diameter), metabolically inert, infectious agent that replicates only within the cells of living hosts, mainly bacteria, plants, and animals: composed of an RNA or DNA core, a protein coat, and, in more complex types, a surrounding envelope. 2. ...
They have been proposed as species within the MCVs genus [11, 30, 32]. Megalocytiviruses provoke systemic, often life-threatening diseases, characterised by enlarged cells called 'inclusion body-bearing cells' in infected organs and tissues such as the spleen, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, and...
The Structural Capsid Protein, VP2, of Kilham Rat Virus Controls the Development of Diabetes in DR-BB Rats by a Skewed Th1 Immune ResponseYOUNGHWA CHUNGHEESOOK JUNJIWON YOON
SummaryHerpesvirus capsids are assembled in the nucleus of infected cells whereas final maturation occurs in the cytosol. To access the final maturation compartment, intranuclear capsids have to cross the nuclear envelope which represents a formidable barrier. They do so by budding at the inner nucle...
Is cell wall non living and composed of cellulose? In plant cells, there is a rigid cell wall which lies outside the plasma membrane known as cell wall. It is the outermost covering mainly composed of cellulose, long fibers of carbohydrates including hemicellulose, lignin, and pectin. ...Ce...