Identification of an effective siRNA target site and functional regulatory elements, within the hepatitis B virus posttranscriptional regulatory element.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an extremely contagious viral disease of cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and many cloven-hoofed wild animals. FMDV serotypes O and Asia 1 have circulated separately in China during the last fifty years, and eliminating infected animals and vaccination are the main policies to prev...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Wu L,Jiang T,Lu ZJ,Yang YM,Sun P,Liang Z,Li D,Fu YF,Cao YM,Liu XT,Liu ZX

更新日期：2011-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influenza A virus genomes are comprised of 8 negative strand single-stranded RNA segments and are thought to encode 11 proteins, which are all translated from mRNAs complementary to the genomic strands. Although human, swine and avian influenza A viruses are very similar, cross-species infections are usually...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Clifford M,Twigg J,Upton C

更新日期：2009-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classical swine fever (CSF) is a highly contagious fatal infectious disease caused by classical swine fever virus (CSFV). A better understanding of CSFV replication is important for the study of pathogenic mechanism of CSF. With the development of novel RNA in situ Hybridization method, quantitatively locali...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Zhang Q,Xu L,Zhang Y,Wang T,Zou X,Zhu Y,Zhao Y,Li C,Chen K,Sun Y,Sun J,Zhao Q,Wang Q

更新日期：2017-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, a new subset of CD4(+)T helper cell termed Follicular helper T cells (Tfh), which play a pivotal role in B cell activation and differentiation in lymphoid structures, has been reported to participate in some certain autoimmune diseases. But whether Tfh cells are involved in the pathogenesis of VMC ...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Yang F,Mo WH,Tan BP,Wei XM,Wang H

更新日期：2015-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Production of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a food security crop in sub-Saharan Africa, is threatened by the spread of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) which manifests in part as a corky necrosis in the storage root. It is caused by either of two virus species, Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV) and ...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Kaweesi T,Kawuki R,Kyaligonza V,Baguma Y,Tusiime G,Ferguson ME

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classical swine fever (CSF) is one of the most important viral diseases of pigs. Clinical signs may vary from almost inapparent infection to a hemorrhagic fever like illness. Among the host factors leading to different disease courses are age, breed, and immune status. The aim of this study was to compare ho...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Petrov A,Blohm U,Beer M,Pietschmann J,Blome S

更新日期：2014-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The COVID-19 causing coronavirus is an enveloped RNA virus that utilizes an enzyme RNA dependent RNA polymerase for its replication. Favipiravir (FVP) triphosphate, a purine nucleoside analog, inhibits that enzyme. We have conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis on efficacy and safety of the drug ...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Shrestha DB,Budhathoki P,Khadka S,Shah PB,Pokharel N,Rashmi P

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Taiwan has been considered free from canine parvovirus type 2c (CPV-2c) based on the last report of canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) surveillance. However, since January 2015, the first report of CPV-2c in a puppy has occurred in Taiwan. There is currently limited information about the CPV-2c variant in Taiw...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Chiang SY,Wu HY,Chiou MT,Chang MC,Lin CN

更新日期：2016-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with 20-40% of Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL) cases. EBV-encoded latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1) is a well-known oncogenic protein and two C-terminal deletion variants, del30-LMP1 and del69-LMP1, have been described in animal models to be more tumorigenic than the wild-type f...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Sueur C,Lupo J,Mas P,Morand P,Boyer V

更新日期：2014-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human adenoviruses (Ads) have substantial potential for clinical applications in cancer patients. Conditionally replicating adenoviruses (CRAds) include oncolytic adenoviruses in which expression of the immediate early viral transactivator protein E1A is controlled by a cancer cell-selective promoter. To enh...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Fontecedro AC,Lutschg V,Eichhoff O,Dummer R,Greber UF,Hemmi S

更新日期：2010-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus roots a chronic liver disease. Currently approved treatment strategy includes administration of alpha interferon and ribavirin combined therapy for 24-48 weeks. One of the predictor of sustained virological response is an early virological response to treatment characterized as rapid respon...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Akram M,Idrees M,Hussain A,Afzal S,Ilyas M,Zafar S,Aftab M,Badar S,Khubaib B

更新日期：2011-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Integrase (IN) is an essential protein for HIV replication that catalyzes insertion of the reverse-transcribed viral genome into the host chromosome during the early steps of viral infection. Highly active anti-retroviral therapy is a HIV/AIDS treatment method that combines three or more antiviral drugs ofte...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Park KH,Kim M,Bae SE,Lee HJ,Kim KC,Choi BS,Kim YB

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Co-circulation of multiple dengue virus serotypes has been reported from many parts of the world including India, however concurrent infection with more than one serotype of dengue viruses in the same individual is rarely documented. An outbreak of dengue hemorrhagic fever/dengue shock syndrome (DHF/DSS) occ...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Bharaj P,Chahar HS,Pandey A,Diddi K,Dar L,Guleria R,Kabra SK,Broor S

更新日期：2008-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyclooxygenases (COXs) play a significant role in many different viral infections with respect to replication and pathogenesis. Here we investigated the role of COXs in the mouse hepatitis coronavirus (MHV) infection cycle. Blocking COX activity by different inhibitors or by RNA interference affected MHV infection in ...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Raaben M,Einerhand AW,Taminiau LJ,van Houdt M,Bouma J,Raatgeep RH,Büller HA,de Haan CA,Rossen JW

更新日期：2007-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) encodes several proteins that interfere with the host cell antiviral response. Previously, the serine protease NS3/4A was shown to inhibit IFN-beta gene expression by blocking dsRNA-activated retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I) and Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3)-mediated signaling pat...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Kaukinen P,Sillanpää M,Kotenko S,Lin R,Hiscott J,Melén K,Julkunen I

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At the moment, there are a number of publications describing gene expression profiling in virus-infected plants. Most of the data are limited to specific host-pathogen interactions involving a given virus and a model host plant - usually Arabidopsis thaliana. Even though several summarizing attempts have bee...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Postnikova OA,Nemchinov LG

更新日期：2012-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Begomoviruses have emerged as serious problem for vegetable and fiber crops in the recent past, frequently in tropical and subtropical region of the world. The association of begomovirus with eggplant yellow mosaic disease is hitherto unknown apart from one report from Thailand. A survey in Nagpur, Central I...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Pratap D,Kashikar AR,Mukherjee SK

更新日期：2011-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papillomaviruses (PVs) establish a persistent infection in the proliferating basal cells of the epithelium. The viral genome is replicated and maintained as a low-copy nuclear plasmid in basal keratinocytes. Bovine and human papillomaviruses (BPV and HPV) are known to utilize two viral proteins; E1, a DNA he...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Pittayakhajonwut D,Angeletti PC

更新日期：2010-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The family Mesoniviridae (order Nidovirales) comprises of a group of positive-sense, single-stranded RNA ([+]ssRNA) viruses isolated from mosquitoes. FINDINGS:Thirteen novel insect-specific virus isolates were obtained from mosquitoes collected in Indonesia, Thailand and the USA. By electron microscopy, the...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Vasilakis N,Guzman H,Firth C,Forrester NL,Widen SG,Wood TG,Rossi SL,Ghedin E,Popov V,Blasdell KR,Walker PJ,Tesh RB

更新日期：2014-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious health problem worldwide. Treatment recommendation and response are mainly indicated by viral load, e antigen (HBeAg) seroconversion, and ALT levels. The S antigen (HBsAg) seroconversion is much less frequent. Since HBeAg can be negative in the presence of high ...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Lian M,Zhou X,Wei L,Qiu S,Zhou T,Li L,Gu X,Luo M,Zheng X

更新日期：2007-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV-1 entry into cells is a multifaceted process involving target cell CD4 and the chemokine receptors, CXCR4 or CCR5. The lipid composition of the host cell plays a significant role in the HIV fusion process as it orchestrates the appropriate disposition of CD4 and co-receptors required for HIV-1 envelope g...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Ablan S,Rawat SS,Viard M,Wang JM,Puri A,Blumenthal R

更新日期：2006-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Porcine circovirus type-2b (PCV2b) is recognized as the etiological agent of the various clinical manifestations of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD). Previous studies have demonstrated effectiveness of chimeric PCV1-2 vaccines against PCV2b challenge. In this study, the efficacy of inactivated a...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Li J,Yu T,Wang X,Zhou J,Gao R,Zhang F,Gao X,Gao S,Liu X

更新日期：2015-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a betaherpesvirus that causes severe disease in situations where the immune system is immature or compromised. HCMV immediate early (IE) gene expression is stimulated by the virion phosphoprotein pp71, encoded by open reading frame (ORF) UL82, and this transactivation activity...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Nicholson IP,Sutherland JS,Chaudry TN,Blewett EL,Barry PA,Nicholl MJ,Preston CM

更新日期：2009-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data about molecular diversity of commonly circulating type A influenza viruses in Ontario swine are scarce. Yet, this information is essential for surveillance of animal and public health, vaccine updates, and for understanding virus evolution and its large-scale spread. METHODS:The study population consis...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Grgić H,Costa M,Friendship RM,Carman S,Nagy É,Wideman G,Weese S,Poljak Z

更新日期：2014-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Swine-origin virus infection spreading widely could cause significant economic loss to porcine industry. Novel antiviral agents need to be developed to control this situation. METHODS:In this study, we evaluated the activities of five broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) against several important sw...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Hu H,Guo N,Chen S,Guo X,Liu X,Ye S,Chai Q,Wang Y,Liu B,He Q

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Containment of influenza A H1N1 virus spread was implemented successfully in Xiamen, with large-scale inoculation to reduce morbidity. To identify beneficial elements and to guide decision-making in epidemic containment, we analyzed the epidemiologic parameters and evaluated the control measures. METHOD:We ...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Shen J,Niu J

更新日期：2012-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) on reducing the risk of long-term complications (LTCs) remains unclear so far. To study whether long-term nucleos(t)ide analogues therapy can reduce the risk of long-term complications. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, OVID, the Cochrane Centr...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Zhang QQ,An X,Liu YH,Li SY,Zhong Q,Wang J,Hu HD,Zhang DZ,Ren H,Hu P

更新日期：2011-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed at reseaching the immune effect of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) DNA vaccine containing CpG motif on mice. METHODS:A total of 40 6-week-old female BALB/c mice were randomly divided into four groups which were immunized by 18CpG-pVAX1-ORF2, pVAX1-ORF2, pVAX1 and PBS, respectively, and imm...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Li J,Yu J,Xu S,Shi J,Xu S,Wu X,Fu F,Peng Z,Zhang L,Zheng S,Yuan X,Cong X,Sun W,Cheng K,Du Y,Wu J,Wang J

更新日期：2016-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sequence and structural elements in the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) are known to regulate translation and replication. We previously reported an abundant accumulation of small subgenomic flaviviral RNA (sfRNA) which is collinear with the highly conserved regions of the 3...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Fan YH,Nadar M,Chen CC,Weng CC,Lin YT,Chang RY

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In September 2012, a novel coronavirus was isolated from a patient in Saudi Arabia who had died of an acute respiratory illness and renal failure. The clinical presentation was reminiscent of the outbreak caused by the SARS-coronavirus (SARS-CoV) exactly ten years ago that resulted in over 8000 cases. Sequence analysi...

journal_title：Virology journal

authors： Khan G

更新日期：2013-02-28 00:00:00