HIV Virus Structure Explained - Key Proteins and Components #1760969 (License: Personal Use)

This scientifically accurate illustration depicts the morphology of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), including its outer lipid envelope studded with gp120 and gp41 glycoproteins, the matrix protein p17, capsid protein p24 forming the conical core, and internal enzymes such as protease and reverse transcriptase surrounding two strands of viral RNA. The image serves as an educational tool to visualize how HIV’s structural elements facilitate host cell entry, replication, and immune evasion. Each labeled component corresponds to critical functional roles in the viral life cycle.

Used in virology textbooks, medical training modules, public health websites, and academic articles to explain HIV pathogenesis; targets students, clinicians, and researchers seeking foundational knowledge of retroviral architecture and therapeutic targets.