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
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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)