Cross-species transmission of an ancient endogenous retrovirus and convergent co-option of its envelope gene in two mammalian orders
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1010458
Abstract: Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) found in vertebrate genomes are remnants of retroviral invasions of their ancestral species. ERVs thus represent molecular fossil records of ancient retroviruses and provide a unique opportunity to study viral-host interactions, including… read more here.
Keywords: mammalian orders; cross species; retrovirus; two mammalian ... See more keywords
A lineage-specific rapid diagnostic test (Chagas Sero K-SeT) identifies Brazilian Trypanosoma cruzi II/V/VI reservoir hosts among diverse mammalian orders
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227828
Abstract: Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan agent of Chagas disease in the Americas, is comprised of six genetic lineages (TcI-TcVI) and a possible seventh (TcBat, related to TcI). Identification of T. cruzi lineages infecting reservoir mammalian species… read more here.
Keywords: sero set; mammalian orders; chagas sero; cruzi ... See more keywords