Distribution of endogenous retroviruses in crocodilians.
J Virol
; 83(19): 10305-8, 2009 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Knowledge of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) in crocodilians (Crocodylia) is limited, and their distribution among extant species is unclear. Here we analyzed the phylogenetic relationships of these retroelements in 20 species of crocodilians by studying the pro-pol gene. The results showed that crocodilian ERVs (CERVs) cluster into two major clades (CERV 1 and CERV 2). CERV 1 clustered as a sister group of the genus Gammaretrovirus, while CERV 2 clustered distantly with respect to all known ERVs. Interestingly, CERV 1 was found only in crocodiles (Crocodylidae). The data generated here could assist future studies aimed at identifying orthologous and paralogous ERVs among crocodilians.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Retrovirus Endógenos
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Virol
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Austrália