HIV AIDS virus with skewed (laevo) symmetry: image by Russell Kightley Media

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV or AIDS virus): Human Immunodeficiency Virus: this illustration shows the external appearance of the virion. The virus is coated (enveloped) in host cell membrane, which is drawn as a bluish green semi transparent layer in which various membrane proteins can be seen floating. The viral knobs (golden projections at the viral surface) insert into the matrix. These knobs allow the virus to attach to cells.

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illustration of HIV virus showing skewed (laevo) symmetry (available with a white or black background). Original measures 1975 pixels across.

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VIRUS PICTURES: image of HIV with skewed (laevo) symmetry

illustration of HIV virus showing skewed (laevo) symmetry (available with a white or black background). Original measures 1975 pixels across.

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