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Fig. 1.6. Schematic representation <strong>of</strong> the influenza A virus particle. Virions<br />

are decorated with two surface glycoproteins, HA and NA. M2 ion channel protein<br />

is also inserted into the lipid bilayer. Underneath the lipid envelope is M1<br />

protein. The genome is composed <strong>of</strong> eight segments <strong>of</strong> single-stranded negativesense<br />

RNA genome encapsidated by the nucleoprotein. These ribonucleoproteins<br />

(RNPs) are also associated with components <strong>of</strong> polymerase complex (PB2, PB1,<br />

PA). NS1 and PB1-F2 are only found in infected cells, therefore they are not<br />

displayed in the diagram. The proteins encoded by each genomic segment are<br />

indicated. Diagram adapted from Lamb & Krug, 2001.

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