A capsid is the protective coat or shell that surrounds the genetic material (like DNA or RNA) of a virus. It helps to protect the genetic material and allows the virus to enter and infect living cells. Full definition
The researchers have coated DNA nanostructures with virus capsid proteins in order to significantly improve their transport to human cells; this could find uses for example in enhanced drug delivery. (sciencedaily.com)
The interface between hepatitis B virus capsid proteins affects self - assembly, pregenomic RNA packaging, and reverse transcription. (morgridge.org)
HPV is challenging to culture and grow in the lab, so researchers who study the virus use one of three stand - ins made up of one or both types of capsid proteins. (pennstatehealthnews.org)