Genome-wide analyses of HTLV-1aD strains from Cape Verde, Africa
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 111(9): 594-596, Sept. 2016. graf
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ABSTRACT
We characterised and reported the first full-length genomes of Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 subgroup HTLV-1aD (CV21 and CV79). This subgroup is one of the major determinants of HTLV-1 infections in North and West Africa, and recombinant strains involving this subgroup have been recently demonstrated. The CV21 and CV79 strains from Cape Verde/Africa were characterised as pure HTLV-1aD genomes, comparative analyses including HTLV-1 subtypes and subgroups revealed HTLV-1aD signatures in the envelope, pol, and pX regions. These genomes provide original information that will contribute to further studies on HTLV-1a epidemiology and evolution.
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Asunto principal:
Virus Linfotrópico T Tipo 1 Humano
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Estudio de Asociación del Genoma Completo
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz (Online)
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Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (Impresso)
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Proceedings of the Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2016
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Article