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June 30th, 2015
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HIV Capsid Protein
The HIV capsid protein, shown above in an array of hexagons, plays a critical role in the virus’ life cycle. Mizzou researchers recently developed the most complete model yet of this vital protein. Image by Karen Kirby and Anna Gres
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HIV Capsid Protein Building Blocks
The protein building block of HIV capsid, top left, can assemble to form a hexamer, top middle. Crystals grown using this building block, bottom left and middle, contain an array or lattice of hexamers, right. Image by Karen Kirby and Anna Gres Photo:
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Stefan Sarafianos
Stefan Sarafianos, an investigator with the University of Missouri Bond Life Sciences Center (BLSC) recently was awarded $3 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the disease. Building on existing research, he and his team will work on the development of new drugs to treat HBV. Photo:
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Anna Gres
Anna Gres constructed the model, which surprisingly revealed 'ordered' water molecules at areas between the viral proteins. Photo:
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