Phylogenetic analyses of Texas isolates indicate an evolving subtype of the clade B feline immunodeficiency viruses.

ABSTRACT: Rigorous phylogenetic analyses were used to compare the nucleotide sequences of feline immunodeficiency virus strains isolated from Texas and throughout the world. The envelope V3-V4 sequences and capsid gene of the Texas isolates formed a cluster between subtypes B and E. Statistical comparisons with other published sequences confirmed that the Texas group is a unique cluster, possibly a new subtype, arising from subtype B.

SUBMITTER: Weaver EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC369484 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature