Whole-Genome Sequencing Analysis of Sapovirus Detected in South Korea

PLoS One. 2015 Jul 10;10(7):e0132328. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0132328. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Sapovirus (SaV), a virus residing in the intestines, is one of the important causes of gastroenteritis in human beings. Human SaV genomes are classified into various genogroups and genotypes. Whole-genome analysis and phylogenetic analysis of ROK62, the SaV isolated in South Korea, were carried out. The ROK62 genome of 7429 nucleotides contains 3 open-reading frames (ORF). The genotype of ROK62 is SaV GI-1, and 94% of its nucleotide sequence is identical with other SaVs, namely Manchester and Mc114. Recently, SaV infection has been on the rise throughout the world, particularly in countries neighboring South Korea; however, very few academic studies have been done nationally. As the first whole-genome sequence analysis of SaV in South Korea, this research will help provide reference for the detection of recombination, tracking of epidemic spread, and development of diagnosis methods for SaV.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Female
  • Genome, Viral*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Open Reading Frames / genetics
  • Phylogeny
  • Republic of Korea
  • Sapovirus / genetics*
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods*

Grants and funding

This study was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF-2012R1A2A2A01045078). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.