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To sequence and characterize the genomic organization, gene content, and cellular homologs of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV8).

Nucleotide sequence of the Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (HHV8)

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Genomic sequencing reveals the 140.5-kilobase coding structure and cellular homologs of HHV8, indicating viral hijacking of host regulatory pathways.

To sequence and characterize the genomic organization, gene content, and cellular homologs of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV/HHV8).
Mapped and sequenced the viral genome using cosmid and phage genomic libraries derived from the BC-1 cell line.
Performed terminal repeat analysis on viral DNA extracted from Kaposi sarcoma lesions.
Identified a 140.5-kb long unique coding region containing at least 81 open reading frames, flanked by G+C-rich 801-bp terminal repeats.
Discovered viral homologs for host regulatory proteins including IL-6, MIP cytokines, bcl-2, D-type cyclin, DHFR, and interferon regulatory factors.
Demonstrated monoclonal expansion of KSHV DNA within Kaposi sarcoma tumor lesions via terminal repeat analysis.

Russo et al. (1996) studied this question.

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Genomic sequencing reveals the 140.5-kilobase coding structure and cellular homologs of HHV8, indicating viral hijacking of host regulatory pathways.