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  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Coronaviruses exhibit genetic diversity, leading to varied biological abilities including host adaptation and disease severity.
  • Emerging coronaviruses, like SARS-CoV-2, pose significant public health threats, highlighting the need to understand their origins and host specificity.
  • Viral genome analysis is crucial for identifying patterns related to biological characteristics and host-parasite interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying SARS-CoV-2 host specificity using a novel computational approach.
  • To identify potential natural hosts for SARS-CoV-2 by analyzing codon usage patterns from pre-pandemic viral sequences.
  • To enhance predictive capabilities for emerging viral species and their zoonotic potential.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel approach utilizing Relative Synonymous Codon Usage (RSCU) derived from spike-coronavirus codon frequencies.
  • Application of a computational tool (Seq2Hosts) and analysis of nucleotide sequences available prior to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
  • Training and validation of a predictive model to assess potential hosts for emerging coronaviruses.

Main Results:

  • The study identified specific codon usage patterns associated with SARS-CoV-2 host specificity.
  • Analysis of pre-pandemic sequences using the RSCU method indicated bats as the most probable natural host for SARS-CoV-2.
  • The predictive model successfully identified potential hosts for emerging viral species.

Conclusions:

  • Relative Synonymous Codon Usage (RSCU) provides valuable insights into the molecular basis of coronavirus host specificity.
  • Bats are strongly implicated as the natural reservoir for SARS-CoV-2, supporting previous epidemiological findings.
  • This computational approach can aid in predicting the hosts of novel emerging viruses, contributing to early detection and prevention strategies.