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Full genome-based classification of rotaviruses reveals a common origin between human Wa-Like and porcine rotavirus strains and human DS-1-like and bovine rotavirus strains.
Journal of virology - 1 Apr 2008
Matthijnssens Jelle, Ciarlet Max, Heiman Erica, Arijs Ingrid, Delbeke Thomas, McDonald Sarah M, Palombo Enzo A, Iturriza-Gómara Miren, Maes Piet, Patton John T, Rahman Mustafizur, Van Ranst Marc
Abstract excerpt
Group A rotavirus classification is currently based on the molecular properties of the two outer layer proteins, VP7 and VP4, and the middle layer protein, VP6. As reassortment of all the 11 rotavirus gene segments plays a key role in generating rotavirus diversity in nature, a classification system that is based on all the rotavirus gene segments is desirable for determining which genes influence rotavirus host...
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