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Genetic diversity accelerates canine distemper virus adaptation to ferrets.
Journal of virology - 20 Aug 2024
Siering Oliver, Langbein Mareike, Herrmann Maike, Wittwer Kevin, von Messling Veronika, Sawatsky Bevan, Pfaller Christian K
Abstract excerpt
RNA viruses adapt rapidly to new host environments by generating highly diverse genome sets, so-called "quasispecies." Minor genetic variants promote their rapid adaptation, allowing for the emergence of drug-resistance or immune-escape mutants. Understanding these adaptation processes is highly relevant to assessing the risk of cross-species transmission and the safety and efficacy of vaccines and antivirals. We...
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