The structural and functional organization of the baseplate distal part of T4 bacteriophage.
The structural organization of the baseplate distal part of bacteriophage T4 has been studied. The investigations resulted in revealing the functional role of gene products '11' and '12' in the course of baseplate reorganization and DNA injection. A new model of 'arrangement' of gp12 in the intact particle is suggested. A functional interrelationship between long fibers of the phage and the protein complex of baseplate distal part has been established.
Khusainov
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Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics, Russian Academy of Science, Pushchino.
Deev
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AA
Ivanitsky
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GR
D017122:Bacteriophage T4 / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008954:Models, Biological; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship; D014764:Viral Proteins / Q000502:physiology*
D014764:Viral Proteins