Nucleotide sequence of the matrix protein gene of a subgroup B avian pneumovirus

The nucleotide sequence of the gene encoding the matrix protein of a subgroup B avian pneumovirus has been determined. The gene shows 73.5% homology with that of a subgroup A virus, with most differences occurring in the third codon position. Comparison with pneumovirus matrix proteins shows that th...

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Published in:Virus genes 1996, Vol.12 (2), p.179-183
Main Authors: Randhawa, J S, Pringle, C R, Easton, A J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amino Acid Sequence
Animals
Base Sequence
Birds - virology
chemical composition
composicion quimica
composition chimique
DNA, Viral
gene
genes
Molecular Sequence Data
nucleotide sequence
pneumovirus
Pneumovirus - genetics
secuencia nucleotidica
sequence nucleotidique
Viral Matrix Proteins - genetics
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Summary:The nucleotide sequence of the gene encoding the matrix protein of a subgroup B avian pneumovirus has been determined. The gene shows 73.5% homology with that of a subgroup A virus, with most differences occurring in the third codon position. Comparison with pneumovirus matrix proteins shows that the APV matrix protein retains the hydrophobic domain common to the others. The analysis indicates that the matrix protein gene can be used to differentiate the two APV subgroups.
ISSN:0920-8569
1572-994X
DOI:10.1007/BF00572956