Gag protein

Gag protein is produced by certain viruses, such as HIV, and plays a crucial role in assembling new virus particles. It acts like a building block, helping create the protective shell, or capsid, that encases the virus's genetic material. By organizing and forming the structure of the virus, Gag protein ensures that new viruses are properly assembled and ready to infect other cells. Understanding Gag is important for researching how these viruses replicate and for developing treatments to block their assembly.