Complete genome sequence of a polyomavirus isolated from horses.
Abstract: A polyomavirus was isolated from the eyes of horses, and the sequence was determined. A nearly identical VP1 sequence was amplified from the kidney of another animal. We report the complete genome sequence of the first polyomavirus to be isolated from a horse. Analysis shows it to be most closely related overall to human and nonhuman primate polyomaviruses.
Publication Date: 2012-07-31 PubMed ID: 22843861PubMed Central: PMC3421721DOI: 10.1128/JVI.01261-12Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary
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The research presents the first-ever complete genome sequence of a polyomavirus derived from horses. Found in the eyes of one horse and nearly identical in the kidney of another, this sequence proved to bear a close relation to human and nonhuman primate polyomaviruses.
Overview of the Research
This groundbreaking study dwells on the discovery and analysis of a polyomavirus found in horses. Revealing the complete genome sequence, it offers valuable insight into the nature of polyomaviruses and their relationship across different species.
- The researchers isolated a polyomavirus – a type of virus associated with some severe diseases – from the eyes of a horse.
- The complete genome sequence of this virus was determined, marking it as the first polyomavirus ever sequenced from a horse.
- A nearly identical sequence of VP1, a gene commonly found in polyomaviruses, was found from the kidney of a different animal, solidifying the findings.
Genetic Analysis and Findings
The study doesn’t limit itself to a mere discovery; it substantiates the findings with an analysis showing similarities to primate polyomaviruses.
- The genetic analysis of this horse polyomavirus showed a remarkable resemblance to polyomaviruses found in human and nonhuman primates. This comparability denotes its evolutionary connection across different species.
- Uncovering the identical VP1 sequence in another animal illustrates that the polyomavirus might not be a horse-specific phenomenon but a potential cross-species infection.
Significance of the Study
The research offers a significant leap forward in the understanding of polyomaviruses, their genome, and cross-species similarities.
- The study opens a new perspective on cross-species viral transmissions, affecting future research on zoonotic diseases (transmitted from animals to humans).
- The complete genome sequence discovery is anticipated to deepen our understanding of polyomaviruses functioning.
- It enables scientists to possibly develop more targeted treatments for polyomavirus-related diseases, benefitting both equine and human health.
Cite This Article
APA
Renshaw RW, Wise AG, Maes RK, Dubovi EJ.
(2012).
Complete genome sequence of a polyomavirus isolated from horses.
J Virol, 86(16), 8903.
https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.01261-12 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. rwr3@cornell.edu
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- DNA, Viral / chemistry
- DNA, Viral / genetics
- Eye / virology
- Genome, Viral
- Horse Diseases / virology
- Horses
- Kidney / virology
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Polyomavirus / genetics
- Polyomavirus / isolation & purification
- Polyomavirus Infections / virology
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
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