Member database | Pfam |
Pfam type | domain |
Short name | Gag_p24 |
Clan | Viral_Gag |
Author | Bateman A;0000-0002-6982-4660 |
Sequence Ontology | 0000417 |
Description
p24 forms inner protein layer of the nucleocapsid. ELISA tests for p24 is the most commonly used method to demonstrate virus replication both in vivo and in vitro.
References
1. p24 antigen capture assay for quantification of human immunodeficiency virus using readily available inexpensive reagents. Wehrly K, Chesebro B. Methods 12, 288-93, (1997). View articlePMID: 9245608
Representative structure
8ere: HTLV-1 capsid protein N-terminal domain triclinic crystal form