FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term viral capsid, major subunit ID (Ontology) GO:0098017 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The part of the viral capsid that comprises the most common capsomere type. For example, in a T=3 icosahedral capsid, which is composed of 12 pentameric and 20 hexameric capsomeres, the hexameric capsomeres are major subunits.
Also Known As "major capsomere"
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virion component__|
                  capsomere
                   |__viral capsid, major subunit
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