Automated classification of giant virus genomes using a random forest model built on trademark protein families [PDF]
npj VirusesViruses of the phylum Nucleocytoviricota, often referred to as “giant viruses,” are prevalent in various environments around the globe and play significant roles in shaping eukaryotic diversity and activities in global ecosystems.
Anh D. Ha, Frank O. Aylward
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Evolution of ubiquitin, cytoskeleton, and vesicular trafficking machinery in giant viruses [PDF]
Journal of VirologyMembers of the phylum Nucleocytoviricota, which include “giant viruses” known for their large physical dimensions and genome lengths, are a diverse group of dsDNA viruses that infect a wide range of eukaryotic hosts.
Sangita Karki, Frank O. Aylward
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New Isolates of Betachloroviruses Shed Light on the Diversity and Biological Complexity of an Unexplored Group of Giant Algal Viruses [PDF]
VirusesThe majority of giant algal viruses belong to the family Phycodnaviridae, class Algavirales, phylum Nucleocytoviricota. Among them, the genus Chlorovirus is the most studied, with three recognized groups based on genomics and host range, although many ...
Júlia W. Souza +10 more
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Giant endogenous viral elements in the genome of the model protist Euglena gracilis reveal past interactions with giant viruses [PDF]
Journal of VirologyGenomes of giant viruses (phylum Nucleocytoviricota) have increasingly been found integrated into the genomes of diverse eukaryotes. Here, we report eight giant endogenous viral elements (GEVEs) in the genome of the microalgae Euglena gracilis. The GEVEs
Abdeali M. Jivaji +5 more
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Continuous year-round isolation of giant viruses from brackish shoreline soils [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyGiant viruses, categorized under Nucleocytoviricota, are believed to exist ubiquitously in natural environments. However, comprehensive reports on isolated giant viruses remain scarce, with limited information available on unrecoverable strains, viral ...
Motohiro Akashi +2 more
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A phylogenomic framework for charting the diversity and evolution of giant viruses.
PLoS Biology, 2021 Large DNA viruses of the phylum Nucleocytoviricota have recently emerged as important members of ecosystems around the globe that challenge traditional views of viral complexity.
Frank O Aylward +3 more
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Taxonomic update for giant viruses in the order Imitervirales (phylum Nucleocytoviricota) [PDF]
Archives of Virology, 2023 Large DNA viruses in the phylum Nucleocytoviricota, sometimes referred to as "giant viruses" owing to their large genomes and virions, have been the subject of burgeoning interest over the last decade. Here, we describe recently adopted taxonomic updates for giant viruses within the order Imitervirales.
Frank O. Aylward +6 more
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Pathogenicity, genomic analysis and structure of abalone asfa-like virus: evidence for classification in the family Asfaviridae [PDF]
, 2023 This paper presents the rationale for classifying abalone asfa-like virus (AbALV) in the family Asfarviridae based on analyses of the host, whole genome and electron microscopic observations.
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021 For several decades, the vast world of DNA viruses has been expanding constantly. Various discoveries in this field have broadened our knowledge and revealed that DNA viruses encode many functional features, which were once thought to be exclusive to ...
Clara Rolland +10 more
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Giant Viruses as a Source of Novel Enzymes for Biotechnological Application
Pathogens, 2022 The global demand for industrial enzymes has been increasing in recent years, and the search for new sources of these biological products is intense, especially in microorganisms.
Ellen Gonçalves de Oliveira +6 more
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