Mimivirus (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Mimivirus

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This graphic shows the location of a key protein called R135, contained in fibers on the outer surface of an unusually large virus called the mimivirus. Findings by Purdue researchers are aiding efforts to learn more about the mysterious virus, including its hosts and unknown functions (Klose et al./Structure 2015) A publication-quality photo is available at https://news.uns.purdue.edu/images/2015/rossmann-mimivirus.jpg

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(Klose et al./Structure 2015)

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