piRNA-guided CRISPR-like immunity in eukaryotes
Eukaryotic genomes contain virus-derived sequences called endogenous virus elements
(EVEs). The majority of EVEs are related to retroviruses, which integrate into the host …
(EVEs). The majority of EVEs are related to retroviruses, which integrate into the host …
What are the functional roles of Piwi proteins and piRNAs in insects?
Simple Summary Three small RNA pathways, representing miRNAs, siRNAs and piRNAs,
exist in insects. Of the three pathways, piRNAs and Piwi proteins appear to have the most …
exist in insects. Of the three pathways, piRNAs and Piwi proteins appear to have the most …
Improved reference genome of the arboviral vector Aedes albopictus
Abstract Background The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is globally expanding and
has become the main vector for human arboviruses in Europe. With limited antiviral drugs …
has become the main vector for human arboviruses in Europe. With limited antiviral drugs …
Population genomics in the arboviral vector Aedes aegypti reveals the genomic architecture and evolution of endogenous viral elements
CM Crava, FS Varghese, E Pischedda… - Molecular …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Horizontal gene transfer from viruses to eukaryotic cells is a pervasive phenomenon.
Somatic viral integrations are linked to persistent viral infection whereas integrations into …
Somatic viral integrations are linked to persistent viral infection whereas integrations into …
In and outs of Chuviridae endogenous viral elements: origin of a potentially new retrovirus and signature of ancient and ongoing arms race in mosquito genomes
Background Endogenous viral elements (EVEs) are sequences of viral origin integrated into
the host genome. EVEs have been characterized in various insect genomes, including …
the host genome. EVEs have been characterized in various insect genomes, including …
An evolutionary perspective on vector-borne diseases
JR Powell - Frontiers in Genetics, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Several aspects of the biology of the three players in a vector-borne disease that affect their
evolutionary interactions are outlined. A model of the origin of a human–human cycle of …
evolutionary interactions are outlined. A model of the origin of a human–human cycle of …
[HTML][HTML] Endogenous viral elements in mosquito genomes: current knowledge and outstanding questions
U Palatini, CA Contreras, L Gasmi… - Current Opinion in Insect …, 2022 - Elsevier
Highlights•Nonretroviral RNA viruses Endogenous Viral Elements (nrEVEs) are ten folds
more abundant in Aedes than all other mosquitoes.•Aedes nrEVEs are enriched in piRNA …
more abundant in Aedes than all other mosquitoes.•Aedes nrEVEs are enriched in piRNA …
Arboviruses and the challenge to establish systemic and persistent infections in competent mosquito vectors: the interaction with the RNAi mechanism
Arboviruses are capable to establish long-term persistent infections in mosquitoes that do
not affect significantly the physiology of the insect vectors. Arbovirus infections are controlled …
not affect significantly the physiology of the insect vectors. Arbovirus infections are controlled …
Co-option of a non-retroviral endogenous viral element in planthoppers
Non-retroviral endogenous viral elements (nrEVEs) are widely dispersed throughout the
genomes of eukaryotes. Although nrEVEs are known to be involved in host antiviral …
genomes of eukaryotes. Although nrEVEs are known to be involved in host antiviral …
Profile of Small RNAs, vDNA Forms and Viral Integrations in Late Chikungunya Virus Infection of Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes
M Marconcini, E Pischedda, V Houé, U Palatini… - Viruses, 2021 - mdpi.com
The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is contributing to the (re)-emergence of
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). To gain insights into the molecular underpinning of viral …
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). To gain insights into the molecular underpinning of viral …