Ecogenomics of virophages and their giant virus hosts assessed through time series metagenomics
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-01086-2
Abstract: Virophages are small viruses that co-infect eukaryotic cells alongside giant viruses (Mimiviridae) and hijack their machinery to replicate. While two types of virophages have been isolated, their genomic diversity and ecology remain largely unknown. Here… read more here.
Keywords: series metagenomics; virophage; time series; ecogenomics virophages ... See more keywords
A virophage cross-species infection through mutant selection represses giant virus propagation, promoting host cell survival
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-020-0970-9
Abstract: Virus adaptation to new hosts is a major cause of infectious disease emergence. This mechanism has been intensively studied in the context of zoonotic virus spillover, due to its impact on global health. However, it… read more here.
Keywords: species infection; cross species; giant virus; giant viruses ... See more keywords
Guarani Virophage, a New Sputnik-Like Isolate From a Brazilian Lake
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01003
Abstract: Virophages are critical regulators of viral population dynamics and potential actors in the stability of the microbial networks. These small biological entities predate the replicative cycle of giant viruses, such as the members of the… read more here.
Keywords: sputnik like; new sputnik; guarani; virophage new ... See more keywords
The Discovery of a New Mimivirus Isolate in Association with Virophage-Transpoviron Elements in Brazil Highlights the Main Genomic and Evolutionary Features of This Tripartite System
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DOI: 10.3390/v14020206
Abstract: Mimiviruses are giant viruses of amoeba that can be found in association with virophages. These satellite-like viruses are dependent on the mimivirus viral factory to replicate. Mimiviruses can also be associated with linear DNA molecules… read more here.
Keywords: mimivirus; main genomic; tripartite system; virophage transpoviron ... See more keywords
Simultaneous Giant Virus and Virophage Quantification Using Droplet Digital PCR
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DOI: 10.3390/v14051056
Abstract: Viruses are an abundant component of aquatic systems, but their detection and quantification remain a challenge. Virophages co-replicate with giant viruses in the shared host cell, and can inhibit the production of new giant virus… read more here.
Keywords: virus virophage; digital pcr; virophage; droplet digital ... See more keywords