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Recombination analysis of Human mastadenovirus C whole genomes

Authors :
Wenbo Xu
Naiying Mao
Zhen Zhu
Pierre Rivailler
Source :
Scientific Reports, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2019), Scientific Reports
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Nature Publishing Group, 2019.

Abstract

This study aims at analyzing all publicly available HAdV-C whole genome sequences (WGSs) and describes the genetic relationships between these genomes as well as identifies potential hotspots for recombination throughout the viral genome. In addition to the 4 prototypical genomic sequences, this analysis identified 20 HAdV-C WGSs which should be relevant for future recombination analysis of HAdV-C. This report confirmed the recombinogenic property of HAdV-C genomes and identified two main regions for breakpoints, within the hexon gene and around the fiber genomic region. No obvious recombination was detected between HAdV-Cs and non-human mastadenoviruses or non-C HAdVs. Finally, it highlighted the need for a surveillance of HAdVs in order to detect novel recombinant types that might represent health risks and develop possible prevention measures. Genetic analyses of recombination between recently collected HAdV-Cs and the assessment of their potential virulence are necessary steps towards the establishment of a surveillance of HAdVs in the future.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Scientific Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....5d4f8e8f265f98a872be9753444a4b74