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DNA polymerase gene locus of Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1 is a suitable target for specific and rapid identification of viral infection by PCR technology

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The family Herpesviridae comprises at least 100 herpesviruses. Numerous human and animal pathogenic herpesviruses have been identified so far, including Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1 (CeHV-1). This virus is a member of the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae and is the most hazardous herpesvirus to man. CeHV-1 is also known as B-virus or monkey B virus and as Herpesvirus simiae. In order to gain more genetic information, the viral DNA polymerase (DPOL) gene was identified using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA nucleotide sequence analysis. The deduced amino acid sequence contains the motifs and signatures that are typical for the B-family of DPOLs. The DPOL gene of CeHV-1 was found to be a suitable target for the specific and rapid identification of the Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1 infection by PCR technology. Comparative analysis of the DNA sequences of the DPOL gene loci of CeHV-1, Human herpesvirus 1 and 2 (HHV-1 and HHV-2), and other herpesviruses was carried out for determination of unique genomic regions of the individual DPOL genes. A primer set of 12 primers was used for screening the DNA of CeHV-1, HHV-1, and HHV-2 by detailed PCR. It was found that six out of twelve primer combinations are able to detect specifically the CeHV-1 genome without cross reactivity with the genome of HHV-1 and/or HHV-2. The specificity of the individual amplified DNA fragments was confirmed by DNA nucleotide sequence analysis. The results of these studies indicate that the six primer combinations of the specific CeHV-1 DPOL primer set is the method of choice for a rapid, precise and specific identification of a CeHV-1 infection by PCR. Due to the fact that this specific CeHV-1 DPOL primer set does not amplify any DNAs of HHV-1 or HHV-2 genome this technology is stressing and can be successfully used unlimited and more credible in all laboratories with PCR technical facility routinely for detection of a CeHV-1 infection in vivo or in vitro.

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The GenBank Accession No. of the sequence of DNA polymerase gene of Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1 (CeHV-1) reported in this study is AY568415, DPOL protein ID AAT67222; nuclear phosphoprotein ID AAT67223

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Miranda, M.B., Handermann, M. & Darai, G. DNA polymerase gene locus of Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1 is a suitable target for specific and rapid identification of viral infection by PCR technology. Virus Genes 30, 307–322 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11262-004-6773-0

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