Chimallin

UniProtKB accession:  F8SJT5

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UniProtKB description:  Self-assembles to forms a proteinaceous shell that encloses the viral DNA and compartmentalizes proteins and DNA during viral infection (PubMed:28813669). This micrometer-scale compartment contains narrow pores and is the site of viral replication, with the proteins involved in DNA replication localized inside (By similarity). Provides a surface for docking of capsids during packaging (PubMed:28813669). Probably protects the viral genome against host defenses (By similarity).