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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Torque teno sus virus (TTSuV) species 1 (TTSuV1) and 2 (TTSuV2) are widespread DNA viruses in swine.
  • Understanding viral genome evolution and molecular mechanisms is crucial for disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive analysis of synonymous codon usage bias in TTSuV2.
  • To compare codon usage patterns between TTSuV1 and TTSuV2.
  • To investigate factors influencing codon usage bias in TTSuV2.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 41 TTSuV2 coding sequences (CDS).
  • Calculation of effective number of codons (ENC) and relative synonymous codon usage (RSCU).
  • Phylogenetic analysis, correspondence analysis (COA), and hierarchical cluster analysis.

Main Results:

  • TTSuV codon usage patterns are phylogenetically conserved.
  • Overall codon usage bias is not significant for either TTSuV1 or TTSuV2.
  • Compositional constraint is the primary driver of codon usage bias in TTSuV2.
  • No association found between geographic distribution and TTSuV2 codon bias.
  • TTSuV2 and TTSuV1 share similar codon usage patterns, though distinct from their hosts.

Conclusions:

  • Synonymous codon usage patterns in TTSuV are evolutionarily conserved.
  • Compositional constraints, rather than geographic location, shape TTSuV2 codon usage.
  • These findings enhance understanding of TTSuV molecular evolution and genome dynamics.