Genetic analyses and functional validation of ruminant SLAMs reveal potential hosts for PPRV

Abstract Peste des petits ruminants (PPR), caused by the peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV), is a highly contagious disease affecting ruminants. While goats and sheep are well-known hosts, PPRV has also spread to wild ruminants, and it remains unclear which ruminant species can be infected. SLA...

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Published in:	Veterinary Research
Main Authors:	Xi Wei, Kejia Lu, Zhengwu Chang, Hanwei Guo, Qinfeng Li, Binxuan Yuan, Chen Liu, Zengqi Yang, Haijin Liu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-03-01
Subjects:	PPRV SLAM ruminant animals host range
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-025-01489-w