The molecular dynamics of feline coronaviruses
The molecular dynamics of feline coronaviruses
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DOI:
10.1016/s0378-1135(99)00099-1
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发表时间:
1999-09-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Rottier, PJM
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作者:
Rottier, PJM
Feline coronaviruses are widespread and come in different flavors. There are two main serotypes both of which occur in two pathotypes, the avirulent enteric viruses and the virulent, usually fatal peritonitis viruses, the latter in rum occurring either in a 'wet' or exudative form or in a 'dry' or proliferative form. In this paper a concise overview is given of the molecular features of these viruses. Special attention is given to the genetic dynamics of the viruses as these now allow us to begin to understand the origin of the different phenotypes, in particular the genesis of virulence during persistent infection. As discussed, the surprising new insights obtained over the last few years call for a critical reevaluation of strategies for protection. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.