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Sequence variants of bovine papillomavirus E5 detected in equine sarcoids.
Abstract: The equine sarcoid, one of the most common dermatological lesions in equids, is a benign, locally invasive dermal fibroblastic lesion. Previous studies have suggested an association with two bovine papilloma virus (BPV) types, BPV-1 and BPV-2. In the present study, we examined sarcoids from horses from two geographical areas, Switzerland and the UK, for the major transforming gene of BPV, E5. We detected BPV DNA for the E5 open reading frame and viral E5 RNA transcripts in most sarcoids. Sequence analysis of the E5 open reading frame of sarcoid-associated BPV detected several unique DNA sequence variants, three of which resulted in sarcoid specific amino acid sequence variations. It is unclear if these sequence variants contribute to the unique clinical presentation of the sarcoid. However, our work provides further evidence of the association between BPV and sarcoid development and the direct involvement of the virus in the pathogenesis of sarcoids.
Publication Date: 2003-09-03 PubMed ID: 12951274DOI: 10.1016/s0168-1702(03)00175-8Google Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
- Journal Article
- Research Support
- Non-U.S. Gov't
Summary
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This research study delves into the relationship between certain sequence variants of bovine papillomavirus E5 and equine sarcoids, common skin lesions found in equids. The researchers found unique DNA sequence variants in sarcoid-associated bovine papillomavirus, providing further evidence of the virus’s involvement in sarcoid pathogenesis.
Objectives and Methodology of the Study
- This study aimed to explore the association between bovine papillomavirus (BPV), particularly the E5 gene, and equine sarcoids, which are benign yet invasive skin lesions common in equids.
- Prior research suggested a relationship between equine sarcoids and two types of BPV, BPV-1 and BPV-2. This current study seeks to expand on this understanding.
- Sarcoids from horses in the UK and Switzerland formed the basis of the study with focus on detecting the presence of the E5 gene of BPV.
- The researchers carried out a sequence analysis of the E5 open reading frame from sarcoid-associated BPV.
Findings of the Study
- Most sarcoids were found to contain both BPV DNA for the E5 open reading frame (the portion of a gene that is read by the ribosome during protein synthesis) and viral E5 RNA transcripts. This supports the inference of the significant involvement of the virus in the development of sarcoids.
- Several unique DNA sequence variants were detected from the E5 open reading frame of sarcoid-associated BPV.
- Three of these variants resulted in specific amino acid sequence variations in the sarcoids, pointing to potential contributions to the unique clinical presentation of the sarcoids. Nevertheless, the definitive role these sequence variants play remains unclear.
Significance of the Study
- This study validates the association between BPV and the development of equine sarcoids.
- The observation of unique DNA sequence variants in sarcoid-associated BPV suggests the direct involvement of the virus in the pathogenesis of sarcoids.
- The findings contribute to a clearer understanding of the nature of equine sarcoids and their etiology, which may open avenues for more effective therapeutic interventions.
Cite This Article
APA
Chambers G, Ellsmore VA, O'Brien PM, Reid SW, Love S, Campo MS, Nasir L.
(2003).
Sequence variants of bovine papillomavirus E5 detected in equine sarcoids.
Virus Res, 96(1-2), 141-145.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0168-1702(03)00175-8 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Institute of Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Garscube Estate, Glasgow G611QH, UK. g.chambers@vet.gla.ac.uk
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Bovine papillomavirus 1 / classification
- Bovine papillomavirus 1 / genetics
- DNA, Viral / analysis
- DNA, Viral / genetics
- Genetic Variation
- Horse Diseases / virology
- Horses
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Papillomavirus Infections / epidemiology
- Papillomavirus Infections / veterinary
- Papillomavirus Infections / virology
- Skin Diseases / epidemiology
- Skin Diseases / veterinary
- Skin Diseases / virology
Citations
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