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P34.8 (GP37) is not essential for baculovirus replication.

Xiao-Wen Cheng1, Peter J Krell2, Basil M Arif1

  • 1Laboratory for Molecular Virology, Great Lakes Forestry Center, 1219 Queen St E, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, CanadaP6A 5M71.

The Journal of General Virology
|February 13, 2001
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The p34.8 gene is not essential for Autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) replication. Inactivating this gene did not affect viral properties, suggesting it

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Virology
  • Insect Pathology
  • Baculovirus Engineering

Background:

  • Previous studies suggested p34.8 (gp37) is crucial for Autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV) replication.
  • No AcMNPV isolates with inactivated p34.8 were previously reported, implying its essentiality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To definitively determine if the p34.8 gene is essential for AcMNPV replication.
  • To investigate the p34.8 locus as a potential site for baculovirus engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Inactivation of the p34.8 gene by inserting the green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene.
  • Deletion of conserved domains within the p34.8 open reading frame (ORF).
  • Mutant characterization using PCR, restriction digestion, DNA sequencing, Southern, and Northern blot analyses.

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Main Results:

  • AcMNPV mutants with inactivated p34.8 (via GFP insertion or domain deletion) were successfully generated and validated.
  • Inactivation of p34.8 had no discernible impact on viral virulence or replication kinetics.
  • The p34.8 locus was confirmed to be non-essential for AcMNPV replication.

Conclusions:

  • The p34.8 gene is not essential for AcMNPV replication.
  • The p34.8 locus presents a viable site for genetic engineering of baculoviruses.