Complete Genome Sequence of a Brazil-Type Avian coronavirus Detected in a Chicken

Author(s)

Brandao, Paulo E. ; Ayres, Giselle R. R. ; Torres, Carolina A. ; Villarreal, Laura Y. B. ; Hora, Aline S. ; Taniwaki, Sueli A.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS; v. 4, n. 5, p. 2-pg., 2016-09-01.

Abstract

Avian coronavirus is the causative agent of infectious bronchitis in chickens, leading to multisystemic disease that might be controlled if adequate vaccine strains are used. This paper reports the first complete genome sequence of a Brazil type of this virus (27,615 nucleotides [nt]) isolated from the kidneys of a chicken. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 15/17889-6 - Evaluation of the role of codon usage on the evolution of the Coronaviridae: avian / mammalian host systems
• Grantee: Paulo Eduardo Brandão
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants