Identification of whole genomes of endogenous retroviruses in Siberian miniature pigs

Abstract

This paper reports the study of the populational dynamics of Siberian miniature pigs for the gag and env loci of endogenous pig retroviruses. Currently, the frequency of carriers of types A, B, and C of PERV genomes in minipigs is high. Their breeding conducted from 2005 until 2013 increased the percentage of ani mals free from type B retroviruses.

An association between type A porcine endogenous retrovirus copy number and hematological parameters and gender in miniature pigs

“…A technique for obtaining chondrotransplants from newborn miniature pigs to treat cartilage tissue dystrophic and traumatic changes in idiopathic scoliosis has been developed. Yet, PERV retroviruses of all three types are present in the genomes of most miniature pigs (Aitnazarov et al, 2014).…”