R-loop-forming Sequences Analysis in Thousands of Viral Genomes Identify A New Common Element in Herpesviruses.

Abstract:

:R-loops are RNA-DNA hybrid sequences that are emerging players in various biological processes, occurring in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In viruses, R-loop investigation is limited and functional importance is poorly understood. Here, we performed a computational approach to investigate prevalence, distribution, and location of R-loop forming sequences (RLFS) across more than 6000 viral genomes. A total of 14637 RLFS loci were identified in 1586 viral genomes. Over 70% of RLFS-positive genomes are dsDNA viruses. In the order Herpesvirales, RLFS were presented in all members whereas no RLFS was predicted in the order Ligamenvirales. Analysis of RLFS density in all RLFS-positive genomes revealed unusually high RLFS densities in herpesvirus genomes, with RLFS densities particularly enriched within repeat regions such as the terminal repeats (TRs). RLFS in TRs are positionally conserved between herpesviruses. Validating the computationally-identified RLFS, R-loop formation was experimentally confirmed in the TR and viral Bcl-2 promoter of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). These predictions and validations support future analysis of RLFS in regulating the replication, transcription, and genome maintenance of herpesviruses.

journal_name

Sci Rep

journal_title

Scientific reports

authors

Wongsurawat T,Gupta A,Jenjaroenpun P,Owens S,Forrest JC,Nookaew I

doi

10.1038/s41598-020-63101-9

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-04-14 00:00:00

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6389

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1

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2045-2322

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10.1038/s41598-020-63101-9

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10

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