An Endogenous Retrovirus from Human Hookworm Encodes an Ancient Phlebovirus-Like Class II Envelope Fusion Protein

Within the parasitic nematode <i>Ancylostoma ceylanicum</i>, a ~20 million-year-old Bel/Pao LTR retrotransposon encodes an ancient viral class II envelope fusion protein termed Atlas Gc. Typically, retroviruses and related degenerate retrotransposons encode a hemagglutinin-like class I e...

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Published in:	Proceedings
Main Authors:	Monique Merchant, Carlos P. Mata, Yorgo Modis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Subjects:	transposable element retrotransposon endogenous retrovirus (ERV) envelope protein membrane fusion horizontal gene transfer (HGT)
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/50/1/33