TABLE 3.
Scattering-length densities of components of Sindbis virus in 100% deuterated solventa
| Component | SLDb (10−6 Å−2) |
|---|---|
| RNA | 4.41 |
| Capsid protein | 3.17 |
| Lipid | 0.59 |
| Cholesterol | 0.17 |
| Glycoprotein | 3.00 |
| Solvent | 5.23 |
Actual percentage was 95.7% due to the protonated potassium tartrate that was used.
SLD, scattering-length density.