Genetics and replication Flashcards
Principles of viral genetics:
2 Major principles:
A universal function of the viral genome: encode for specific proteins
All viral genomes must be copied to produce mRNA that can be read by the host ribosomes
The Baltimore system integrates these 2 principles:
There are 7 major types of viral genomes within this system
All viruses with RNA genomes must either…
encode an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (to synthesize mRNA) or reverse transcriptase (RNA-DNA)
Rule:
Viral genomes must make mRNA that can be read by host ribosomes
What info is encoded in a viral genome:
Gene products and regulatory signals required for:
Replication
Efficient expression of the genome
Assembly and packaging of the genome
Regulation and timing of the replication cycle
Modulation of host responses
Spread to other cells and hosts
What information is encoded in a viral genome?
Information not contained in viral genomes
Genes encoding a complete protein synthesis machinery (e.g. ribosomal RNA and translational proteins)
Genes encoding proteins of energy metabolism
Terminology:
mRNA: positive (+) strand because it can be translated ( RNA is ready!)
Negative (-) strand cannot be translated and must first be copied to make the + strand
Ambisense RNA contains both (+) and (-) sequences
A strand of DNA is considered as a (+) strand
DNA VS RNA Genomes:
DNA genomes The host genetic system is based on DNA Many DNA viruses emulate host Use host polymerases to replicate genome Evolved mechanisms
RNA genomes
Cells have no RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp)
RNA virus genomes encode RdRp
RdRp produce RNA genomes and mRNA from RNA templates
The seven classes of viral genome:
dsDNA Gapped dsDNA ssDNA dsRNA ss(+)RNA ss(-)RNA ss(+)RNA with DNA intermediate
What is dsDNA transcribed by?
dsDNA is transcribed by either host DNA polymerase( generally smaller viruses because of limited space) eg. Polyoma and papilloma
What do other larger DNA genomes encode?
Other larger DNA genomes encode their own DNA polymerase- genome is larger- herpesvirus
Gapped dsDNA ( 7th) Hepadnavirus ( hepatitis B).
Gapped dsDNA ( 7th) Hepadnavirus ( hepatitis B). Partially dbl strand.This genome cannot be transcribed- fill the gap – has an attached RNA – RT – RNA- DNA
Parvovirus linear ssDNA:
small genome genome first made double stranded by cellular enzymes – dbl stranded and transcribed into mRNA
dsRNA (Reoviridae) + and - strand:
Ds RNA( Reovirirdae) + and – strand ds RNA cant be translated directly into MRNA therefore have package their own RdRp.
Structure and complexity of viral genomes:
Linear Circular Segmented Gapped DNA ( 7th Baltimore class) Single-stranded (+) strand Single-stranded (-) strand Single stranded, ambisense ( ambisense RNA contains both (+) and (–) sequences) Double-stranded DNA with short RNA segment
Sources of diversity in viral genomes: Mutations
Mutations: A change in the genotype of an organism not resulting from recombination. In short it is a substitution of one nucleotide for another.
There are different types of mutations
Sources of diversity in viral genomes: Effect of a mutation
Effect of a mutation: may lead to a change in the structure of the protein coded for by a nucleotide sequence or modify gene regulation.
Types of mutations:
- Normal
- Substitution[Silent mutation, Missense mutation, Nonsense mutation]
- Insertion [Frameshift mutation]
- Deletion
- Inversion
- Wild - type mRNA
- Wild - type polypeptide
Types of mutations:
. a. Single nucleotide polymorphism aka point mutation
- when a single nucleotide in a genome differs between members of a species
b. Indels (insertions, deletions) Frameshift mutations - involves single nts or small blocks of nts
Single-nucleotide polymorphism
Transition:
- a mutation changing a purine to another purine, or a pyrimidine to
another pyrimidine
- A ↔ G C ↔T(U)
Transversion:
A mutation changing a purine to a pyrimidine or a pyrimidine to a purine
- A ↔ C A ↔ T(U)
G ↔ C G ↔ T(U
INDELS:
Changes the reading frame of the genetic code- misreading of all downstream nucleotides
Effects of Mutations:
- Synonymous or silent mutation
- does not give rise to an amino acid substitution –
point mutation in 3rd nt of codon often silent – encodes same AA
5’ AUG UUU ACA AAA CUG UAA 3’
met- phe- thr- lys- leu- COOH
5’ AUG UUU ACC AAA CUG UAA 3’
met- phe- thr- lys- leu- COOH
- Non-synonymous or missense mutation
- gives rise to an amino acid substitution - may be lethal because non-functional gene product may be produced
5’ AUG UUU ACA AAA UAA 3’
met- phe- thr- lys- COOH
5’ AUG UUU AUA AAA UAA 3’
met- phe- Ile- lys- COOH
- Neutral mutation (neutral not always = silent)
- does not affect the fitness in the environment under consideration - Nonsense mutation
- point mutation that results in a premature stop codon
5’ AUG UUU AUA AAA CUC UAA 3’
met- phe- Ile- lys- leu- COOH
5’ AUG UUU AUA UAA CUC UAA 3’
met- phe – Ile - COOH
Interaction between viruses:
Genetic recombination between viruses
Recombination
Reassortment