Data mining reveals tissue-specific expression and host lineage-associated forms of Apis mellifera filamentous virus

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Apis mellifera filamentous virus (AmFV) is a large double-stranded DNA virus of uncertain phylogenetic position that infects honey bees (Apis mellifera). Little is known about AmFV evolution or molecular aspects of infection. Accurate annotation of open-reading frames (ORFs) is challenged by weak homology to other known viruses. This study was undertaken to evaluate ORFs (including coding-frame conservation, codon bias, and purifying selection), quantify genetic variation within AmFV, identify host characteristics that covary with infection rate, and examine viral expression patterns in different tissues.

Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Data mining reveals tissue-specific expression and host lineage-associated forms of Apis mellifera filamentous virus
Series title PeerJ
DOI 10.7717/peerj.16455
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher PeerJ
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