Expandohedra: Modeling Structural Transitions of a Viral Capsid

Year: 2015 Authors: Adam Arstall; Briony Thomas; Reidun Twarock; Emilio Zappa

Core claim

A dodecahedral expandohedron model can represent the asymmetric pathway of ERAV capsid expansion while preserving the symmetry of the initial and final states.

Topics

viral capsid expansion, icosahedral symmetry, structural transitions, public engagement

Domains

geometry, polyhedra, dynamical modeling, symmetry, physical sculpture, 3D printing, Plexiglas construction, scientific visualization

Methods

numerical simulation, Python programming, PyMOL animation, physical model making

Media

Plexiglas, acrylic, fiberglass, resin casts

Source status

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