Identification of hidden N4-like viruses and their interactions with hosts.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The findings of this study are significant, as N4-like viruses represent a unique viral lineage with a distinct replication mechanism and a conserved core genome. This work has resulted in a comprehensive global map of the entire N4-like viral lineage, including information on their distribution in different biomes, evolutionary divergence, genomic diversity, and the potential for viral-mediated host metabolic reprogramming. As such, this work significantly contributes to our understanding of the ecological function and viral-host interactions of bacteriophages.

SUBMITTER: Zheng K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10654107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature