An RNA secondary structure determined by SHAPE analysis has shown to contain three stem loops and is located between the HIV protease and reverse transcriptase genes.

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a complex RNA virus of the genus Lentivirus within the Retroviridae family. HIV is an approximately 100 nm icosahedral structure with 72 external spikes …

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is composed of two strands of RNA, 15 types of viral proteins, and a few proteins from the last host cell it infected, all surrounded by a lipid bilayer membrane.

Viral Genome The genome of the human immunodeficiency virus (type 1) is shown in this schematic diagram.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a worldwide epidemic caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Newer medicines for eliminating the viral reservoir and …

Aug 29, 2009 · Each virion expresses 72 glycoprotein projections composed of gp120 (orange) and gp41 (light blue). Gp41 is a transmembrane molecule that crosses the lipid bilayer of the envelope. …

Click and drag or use the buttons below to move the model. The viral envelope (gray) and proteins embedded in the envelope (red) are shown. Components on the virus are selectively represented in …

Structure of the HIV Virus The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a complex entity composed of various components, each playing a crucial role in the virus’s life cycle.

Jul 23, 2025 · An overview of HIV’s physical architecture, explaining how its molecular construction enables the viral life cycle and informs targeted medical treatments.

Aug 28, 2016 · This thin-section transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicts the ultrastructural details of a number of ”human immunodeficiency virus” (HIV) virus particles, or virions