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tail spike
| Link to this post | posted 24 Apr, 2018 13:45 | |
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Cluster AS phages encode a tail protein called a "tail spike". Tail spike is equivalent in function to a tail fiber, however, is characterized by triple beta-prisms and beta-coils, resulting in a large structure visible in the TEM. Salmonella phage P22 is the most famous tailspike enabled phage. |