Budding HIV particles, TEM C018 / 0123
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Budding HIV particles, TEM C018 / 0123
Budding HIV particles. Coloured transmision electron micrograph (TEM) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) particles (blue) budding from the surface of a T lymphocyte (red) from the H9 cell line. HIV attacks CD4+ T-lymphocytes, white blood cells, a crucial part of the bodys immune system. It enters the cell, hijacks the cells machinery to make more copies of the virus, and the new virus particles then burst from the membrane of the cell, killing it. This severely weakens the immune system, causing AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). The disease makes the patient susceptible to diseases that would otherwise be harmless. Magnification: x20, 000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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This print showcases the intricate world of HIV particles under a transmission electron microscope. The image captures the moment when blue-colored HIV particles are seen budding from the surface of a T lymphocyte, depicted in red. These tiny viruses target CD4+ T-lymphocytes, which play a crucial role in our immune system's defense mechanisms. HIV enters these cells and manipulates their machinery to replicate itself, eventually leading to the destruction of the host cell as new virus particles burst through its membrane. This devastating process severely weakens the immune system, resulting in AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Patients with AIDS become highly susceptible to infections that would otherwise be harmless. With a magnification of x20,000 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, this photograph provides an up-close look at how this pathogen operates within our bodies. It serves as a reminder of both the complexity and destructive power of HIV. The image also highlights important aspects related to virology and microbiology research. It offers valuable insights into viral replication processes while shedding light on various medical concepts such as retroviruses and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Overall, this visually stunning print from NIBSC/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY is not only scientifically significant but also serves as a powerful visual representation of one of humanity's ongoing battles against infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS.
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