Human poliovirus, molecular model

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Science Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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DP2A48

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50 MB (4.4 MB Compressed download)

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4180 x 4180 px | 35.4 x 35.4 cm | 13.9 x 13.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

10 June 2013

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Human poliovirus particle. Molecular model of the capsid of the human poliovirus. The capsid is a protein coat that encloses the virus's genetic information (genome), stored as RNA (ribonucleic acid). The protruding proteins are receptors, which enable the virus to recognise and bind to a host cell. Poliovirus infects children and causes poliomyelitis, a disease which in severe cases damages the nervous system, leading to paralysis or death.