# Mechanisms of virus assembly

Source: [Mechanisms of virus assembly](<https://www.sota2.com/research/paper/68fa2f921e209131ce86d5a5>)

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Authors: Jason D Perlmutter, Michael F Hagan

Published: 2014-07-15T01:34:42.000Z

## Abstract

Viruses are nanoscale entities containing a nucleic acid genome encased in a protein shell called a capsid, and in some cases surrounded by a lipid bilayer membrane. This review summarizes the physics that govern the processes by which capsids assembles within their host cells and in vitro. We describe the thermodynamics and kinetics for assembly of protein subunits into icosahedral capsid shells, and how these are modified in cases where the capsid assembles around a nucleic acid or on a lipid bilayer. We present experimental and theoretical techniques that have been used to characterize capsid assembly, and we highlight aspects of virus assembly which are likely to receive significant attention in the near future.

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## Original sources and implementation

[Original paper](<https://arxiv.org/abs/1407.3856>)

[PDF](<https://arxiv.org/pdf/1407.3856.pdf>)