Hepatitis C Virus
by Evan Oto
Title
Hepatitis C Virus
Artist
Evan Oto
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Photograph - Photograph
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A 3D model of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus which causes inflammation, scarring, and eventual cirrhosis of the liver. The viral RNA is contained in an icosahedral protein shell, surrounded by a lipid (fatty) envelope containing glycoproteins embedded on its surface. The hepatitis C virus is classified into seven genotypes and further divided into several subtypes and quasispecies, making it difficult to create an effective vaccine to combat all forms of the virus.
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July 15th, 2014
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