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Tian, Y., Khwatenge, C.N., Li, J., De Jesus Andino, F., Robert, J. and Sang, Y. (2021) Virus-Targeted Transcriptomic Analyses in Frog Virus 3-Infected Frog Tissues Reveal Non-Coding Regulatory Elements in Intergenic Regions of Ranaviral Genome and Their Molecular Interaction with Host Immune Response. Frontiers in Immunology, 12, Article ID: 705253.

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• TITLE: Virus-Encoded MicroRNAs Reveal How Ranavirus Interacts with Amphibian Immune Defense

  AUTHORS: Aaron Yang

  KEYWORDS: Ranaviruses, Amphibians, Virus-Encoded MicroRNA, Frog Virus 3, Virus-Host Interaction

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Vol.17 No.10, October 22, 2024

  ABSTRACT: Ranaviruses are harmful viruses that infect amphibians, fish, and reptiles, and have caused particularly devastating declines in amphibian populations. One particular type of ranavirus, called Frog Virus 3 (FV3), has been extensively studied due to its prevalence and impact on amphibians. Previous research has primarily focused on the virus’s genes, but little attention has been given to the non-coding regions of its genome. This article reviews recent studies that reveal the ability of ranaviruses, including FV3, to encode microRNA (miRNA), a type of regulatory RNA. These viral miRNAs play a crucial role in suppressing frog immune genes, modulating the virus-host interaction, and promoting viral infection. Understanding how ranaviruses use miRNAs to control disease progression is essential for addressing the health threat they pose to wildlife and ecosystems.