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Published in: Virology Journal 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Review

Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus and other giant viruses: an open field to outstanding discoveries

Authors: Jônatas S Abrahão, Fábio P Dornas, Lorena CF Silva, Gabriel M Almeida, Paulo VM Boratto, Phillipe Colson, Bernard La Scola, Erna G Kroon

Published in: Virology Journal | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

In 2003, Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus (APMV) was first described and began to impact researchers around the world, due to its structural and genetic complexity. This virus founded the family Mimiviridae. In recent years, several new giant viruses have been isolated from different environments and specimens. Giant virus research is in its initial phase and information that may arise in the coming years may change current conceptions of life, diversity and evolution. Thus, this review aims to condense the studies conducted so far about the features and peculiarities of APMV, from its discovery to its clinical relevance.
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Metadata
Title
Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus and other giant viruses: an open field to outstanding discoveries
Authors
Jônatas S Abrahão
Fábio P Dornas
Lorena CF Silva
Gabriel M Almeida
Paulo VM Boratto
Phillipe Colson
Bernard La Scola
Erna G Kroon
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Virology Journal / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1743-422X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-422X-11-120

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