Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of HIV 2. Genome Organization of HIV-1 3. Steps of Entry 4. Replication 5. Assembly. Structure of HIV: HIV is different in structure from other retroviruses. HIV is of 100-120 nm diameters containing an protein envelope to which spicules of glycoprotein are attached. The envelope encloses an icosahedral capsid core that [...]