viral capsid, minor subunit

Term ID

GO:0098018

Synonyms

• minor capsomere
• minor head protein

Definition

The part of the viral capsid that comprises the less common capsomere type. For example, in a T=3 icosahedral capsid, which is composed of 12 pentameric and 20 hexameric capsomeres, the pentameric capsomeres are minor subunits.

References

Ontology

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