Immunopharmacology - Viruses and Antivirals Flashcards

1
Q

What makes a naked capsid virus? (3)

A

DNA/RNA
Structural proteins
Enzymes and nucleic acid-binding proteins

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What makes an enveloped virus? (4)

A

DNA/RNA
Structural proteins
Enzymes and nucleic acid-binding proteins
Glycoproteins and membrane

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3
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the DNA/RNA of the nucleic acid of virus can be what type of strands? (2) what shapes? (4)

A

Single or double stranded

Intact/fragment, linear/circular

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4
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two types of proteins found in viruses?

A

structural

enzymes

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5
Q

What is the protein found in the capsid of viruses?

A

capsomeres

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6
Q

Role of structural proteins?

Role of enzymes?

A

struc. : antigens which elicit immune response

enzymes: target for antiviral therapy

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7
Q

Does the envelope of viruses contain viral or host cell components?
Destroyed by what?

A

BOTH

Lipid solvent

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