Complete genome sequence of a novel negevirus isolated from Culex tritaeniorhynchus in China

Arch Virol. 2019 Mar;164(3):907-911. doi: 10.1007/s00705-018-04133-5. Epub 2019 Jan 17.

Abstract

A novel negevirus, tentatively named Manglie virus (MaV), was isolated from Culex tritaeniorhynchus from the village of Manglie, Yunnan, China, in August 2011. It was identified by high-throughput sequencing of cell culture supernatants, and the complete genome was sequenced using an Illumina MiSeq sequencer. The complete MaV genome comprised 9,218 nt encoding three hypothetical proteins and had a poly(A) tail. BLASTn analysis showed that the genome had the greatest similarity to Ngewotan virus strain Nepal22, with query coverage of 100% and 79% identity. Genomic and phylogenetic analyses demonstrated that MaV should be considered a novel negevirus.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • China
  • Culex / virology*
  • Genome, Viral*
  • Insect Viruses / classification
  • Insect Viruses / genetics*
  • Insect Viruses / isolation & purification*
  • Phylogeny
  • RNA Viruses / classification
  • RNA Viruses / genetics*
  • RNA Viruses / isolation & purification*
  • Viral Proteins / genetics
  • Whole Genome Sequencing

Substances

  • Viral Proteins