Discovery and Further Studies on Giant Viruses at the IHU Mediterranee Infection That Modified the Perception of the Virosphere

The history of giant viruses began in 2003 with the identification of Since then, giant viruses of amoeba enlightened an unknown part of the viral world, and every discovery and characterization of a new giant virus modifies our perception of the virosphere. This notably includes their exceptional v...

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Published in:Viruses 2019-03, Vol.11 (4), p.312
Main Authors: Rolland, Clara, Andreani, Julien, Louazani, Amina Cherif, Aherfi, Sarah, Francis, Rania, Rodrigues, Rodrigo, Silva, Ludmila Santos, Sahmi, Dehia, Mougari, Said, Chelkha, Nisrine, Bekliz, Meriem, Silva, Lorena, Assis, Felipe, Dornas, Fábio, Khalil, Jacques Yaacoub Bou, Pagnier, Isabelle, Desnues, Christelle, Levasseur, Anthony, Colson, Philippe, Abrahão, Jônatas, La Scola, Bernard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
amoeba
Amoeba - virology
Bacteria
Biomedical Research - trends
Collaboration
CRISPR
Enzymes
Genes
Genomes
giant virus
Giant Viruses - classification
Giant Viruses - genetics
Giant Viruses - isolation & purification
Giant Viruses - ultrastructure
Host Microbial Interactions
Laboratories
Life Sciences
Microbiology and Parasitology
Microorganisms
Microscopy
Mimivirus
Perception
Review
Virions
Virology
Virology - trends
virosphere
Viruses
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Summary:The history of giant viruses began in 2003 with the identification of Since then, giant viruses of amoeba enlightened an unknown part of the viral world, and every discovery and characterization of a new giant virus modifies our perception of the virosphere. This notably includes their exceptional virion sizes from 200 nm to 2 µm and their genomic complexity with length, number of genes, and functions such as translational components never seen before. Even more surprising, possesses a unique mobilome composed of virophages, transpovirons, and a defense system against virophages named virophage resistance element (MIMIVIRE). From the discovery and isolation of new giant viruses to their possible roles in humans, this review shows the active contribution of the University Hospital Institute (IHU) Mediterranee Infection to the growing knowledge of the giant viruses' field.
ISSN:1999-4915
1999-4915
DOI:10.3390/v11040312