First complete genome sequence and molecular characterization of Canine morbillivirus isolated in Central Brazil

Abstract The Brazilian regions are still highly endemic areas for Canine morbillivirus [canine distemper virus (CDV)]. However, little is known regarding the genetic variability of the strain circulating in several Brazilian regions. Here, we report the first full-length genome and molecular charact...

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Main Authors: Vivaldo Gomes da Costa, Marielena Vogel Saivish, Priscila Gomes de Oliveira, Abelardo Silva-Júnior, Marcos Lázaro Moreli, Ricardo Henrique Krüger
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b0961c1707184499a667769a98a4e4ca
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Summary:Abstract The Brazilian regions are still highly endemic areas for Canine morbillivirus [canine distemper virus (CDV)]. However, little is known regarding the genetic variability of the strain circulating in several Brazilian regions. Here, we report the first full-length genome and molecular characterization of CDV isolated from domestic dogs in the Brazilian Center-West region. Sequence alignment and phylogenetic analyses based on deduced amino acid and nucleotide sequences showed that the isolated strain is characterized as the South America-I/Europe genotype. However, it segregates into a CDV subgenotype branch. Interestingly, both H and F proteins have a gain of a potential N-glycosylation sites compared to the Onderstepoort vaccine strain. Therefore, this study provides a reference to further understand the epidemic and molecular characteristics of the CDV in Brazil.