Capsid protein structure

Crystal structure of the carboxyl domain (Arg114 to Trp 264) of the capsid protein

Choi HK et al. 1991. Structure of Sindbis virus core protein reveals a chymotrypsin-like serine proteinase and the organization of the virion. Nature 354:37-43.
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Highlighting	Display Options
Show Arg 114 (N terminus of fragment) and Trp 264 (C terminus)	white background
Show Catalytic triad (His 141, Asp 163, Ser 215)	black background
Show catalytic triad and C-term tryptophan	dim lights brighten lights
Show other atoms	show surface remove surface