Abstract
A rapid method was developed for partial characterization of the replicase-encoding open reading frame 1 (ORF 1) of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). It comprised long RT-PCR amplification of 11.1 kb (94%) of ORF 1, followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. The method was used to compare ORF 1 sequences of two divergent European-type PRRSV strains. Our results indicated that the structural and replicase parts of these two strains had evolved at overall similar rates.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Veterinary Microbiology |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 221-228 |
ISSN | 0378-1135 |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- replicase gene
- long RT-PCR
- porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus
- RFLP