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Structure of Phage M13 | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the structure of phage M13. M13 (or f1) phage is a filamentous phage that shows entirely alpha-helical in structure so that the molecule forms a short rod. The helical capsid is simplest measuring about 900 nm long and 9 nm in diameter. M13 is encapsulated in about 2700 copies of the major coat [...]

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Life Cycle of Phage M13 | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of phage M13. M13 uses the F pilus of E. coli to infect the cell. Protein pill located on the tip of M13 contacts the TolA protein located on the pilus of host cell. This interaction causes a conformational change in pVIlI from 100% alpha-helix to 85% alpha-helix resulting in [...]

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