[Insects: An exceptional reservoir for viruses and antiviral genes].
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Date publication
janvier 2018
Journal
Biologie aujourd'hui
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr IMLER Jean-Luc
Tous les auteurs :
Martins NE, Olmo RP, Aguiar ERGR, Marques JT, Imler JL
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Résumé
Insects are the most diverse group of animals. They can be infected by an extraordinary diversity of viruses. Among them, arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) can be transmitted to humans. High-throughput sequencing of small RNAs from insects provides insight on their virome, which may help understand the dynamics of vector borne infectious diseases. Furthermore, investigating the mechanisms that restrict viral infections in insects points to genetic innovations that may inspire novel antiviral strategies.
Référence
Biol Aujourdhui. 2018 ;212(3-4):101-106