Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of Marek's disease virus in chickens from Ogun State, Nigeria

Avian Pathol. 2023 Aug 22:1-11. doi: 10.1080/03079457.2023.2243838. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMeq, pp38 and vIL-8 genes were 100% identical between Nigerian MDV strains.Proline content in Nigerian meq gene was 20.88% with two PPPP motifs interruptions.Meq, pp38 and vIL-8 genes of Nigerian MDV were similar to Egyptian and Indian strains.PMID:37605844 | DOI:10.1080/03079457.2023.2243838

Source: Avian Pathology - August 22, 2023 Category: Pathology Authors: E B Oluwayinka E B Otesile O O Oni O L Ajayi J R Dunn Source Type: research