Ebola Virus VP40 (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Ebola Virus VP40

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The new study revealed the Ebola VP40 protein assumes different structures to perform multiple roles in the virus's life cycle -- membrane trafficking, virus assembly and control of replication.

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Image by Christina Corbaci, The Scripps Research Institute.

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