Escherichia coli O157:H7 typing phage V7 is a T4-like virus

J Virol. 2012 Sep;86(18):10246. doi: 10.1128/JVI.01642-12.

Abstract

The complete genome sequence of the Escherichia coli O157:H7 typing phage V7 was determined. Its double-stranded DNA genome is 166,452 bp long, encoding 273 proteins and including 11 tRNAs. This virus belongs to the genus T4-like viruses within the subfamily Tevenvirinae, family Myoviridae.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriophage T4 / classification
  • Bacteriophage T4 / genetics
  • Bacteriophage Typing
  • Coliphages / classification*
  • Coliphages / genetics*
  • DNA, Viral / genetics
  • Escherichia coli O157 / virology*
  • Genome, Viral
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Myoviridae / classification
  • Myoviridae / genetics

Substances

  • DNA, Viral

Associated data

  • GENBANK/HM997020