Structural polypeptides of Choristoneura biennis entomopoxvirus.
The structural polypeptides of Choristoneura biennis (Free) entomopoxvirus (EPV) were analyzed. The virion contained at least 40 polypeptides ranging from 12,000 to 250,000 in molecular weight. Twelve major proteins constitute 95% of the total virus protein. Core particles generated by treatment with Nonidet P-40, under conditions during which endogenous alkaline protease is active, display a smooth exterior similar to those obtained for orthopoxviruses. The major component of these cores is a polypeptide with a molecular weight of 59,000.
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Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 4149, Lubbock, Texas 79409, USA.
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