L31, L33- Viruses Flashcards
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individual viral components self-assemble into a….
viron
define viron
complete infectious form of virus outside of host cell
describe the possible viral genomes
- RNA, DNA
- ss, ds
- linear, circular, segmented, haploid, diploid
- neg/pos sense
viral genome is surrounded by (1), made of viral protein subunits, which will create (2)
1- capsomere, capsid
2- nucleocapsid
viruses can be covered by an envelope which originates from (1) and functions to (2); it may also have an additional protein cluster layer termed (3)
1- host cell membrane
2- maintains aqueous soln
3- tegument
a viral capsid is made up of one or more (1)s and are held together by (2)
1- capsomeres (subunits)
2- non-covalent, reversible hydrophobic or H-bonds
list the general forms of nucleocapsid morphology
- icosahedral
- helical
- complex (non-symmetrical)
list the various (4) functions of viral capsid proteins
- define tissue/species specific transmission by interaction with host receptors to facilitate host entry
- interact with viral nucleic acids for packing/assembling virus
- assist in viral/host gene regulation
- evade/block host immune system
describe the components / characteristics of an Isohedral Capsid
- few proteins, 5 protomers form a pentamer
- limited amt of nucleic acids packaged inside
- forms independently from genome
- 5-3-2 axes of symmetry
poliovirus has a ____ capsid
icosahedral capsid
describe the components / characteristics of an Helical Capsid
- rod-like filamentous structure
- capsomeres bind to viral genome (in regular fashion)
- often ‘open-ended’, form around genome (cannot form empty)
- contains RNA genomes
- flexible nucleocapsids wound into ball, surrounded by envelope
rhabdovirus is a _____ capsid
helical capsid
bacterophages have a (1) capsids with the following components: (2)
1- complex symmetry
2- Head (nucleic acid, protein), Tail / contractive sheath, Tail fibers and pins, Base/End plate
viral envelope is made of (1) derived from (2) via (3) or (4)
1- lipoprotein
2- host membrane
3- plasma membrane
4- nuclear, ER, or other internal membranes
viral envelopes are poor in (1) but rich in (2)
1- host cell proteins
2- VAP (viral specific glycoproteins - viral attachment protein)
viral envelopes are sensitive to….
organic solvents (EtOH, chloroform, ether), detergents, drying, acid, heat
enveloped viruses are usually transmitted by…
secretions, large droplets, blood / sexual contact
enveloped viruses usually have a _____ shape
spherical or pleomorphic (ability to alter shape)
non-enveloped viruses are sensitive to…
nothing, relatively resistant to inactivation by organic solvents, detergents, drying, acid, heat
non-enveloped viruses are usually transmitted by…
fecal/oral route, fomites, small droplets
non-enveloped viruses are released by infected cell via…
cell lysis
list the viral protein types
- VAP (viral attachement proteins) / peplomers
- viral polymerase
- matrix proteins
- immediate early phase, early phase, late phase proteins
_____ are viral proteins that facilitate host cell entry
VAP (viral attachement proteins) / peplomers
list the functions of viral matrix proteins
(present between nucleocapsid/envelope)
- stabilize organization of viral glycoprotein
- directs viral genome to intracellular sites of viral assembly
- facilitate virus assembly and budding