Use of an Alignment-Free Method for the Geographical Discrimination of GTPVs Based on the GPCR Sequences

Use of an Alignment-Free Method for the Geographical Discrimination of GTPVs Based on the GPCR Sequences

Goatpox virus (GTPV) belongs to the genus Capripoxvirus, together with sheeppox virus (SPPV) and lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV). GTPV primarily affects sheep, goats and some wild ruminants. Although GTPV is only present in Africa and Asia, the recent spread of LSDV in Europe and Asia shows capripox...

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Main Authors: Tesfaye Rufael Chibssa, Yang Liu, Melaku Sombo, Jacqueline Kasiiti Lichoti, Janchivdorj Erdenebaatar, Bazartseren Boldbaatar, Reingard Grabherr, Tirumala Bharani K. Settypalli, Francisco J. Berguido, Angelika Loitsch, Delesa Damena, Giovanni Cattoli, Adama Diallo, Charles Euloge Lamien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
GTPV
alignment-free algorithm
k-mer
G-protein-coupled chemokine receptor
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/4/855

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