title: The non-coding region of BK subtype II viruses.
abstract: Four BK virus (BKV) subtypes are distinguishable by serological and molecular methods. The type I followed by type IV represents the most common subtype. Subtypes II and III occur rarely. The complete sequence of a German subtype II isolate was determined. The lack of data on the structure of the non-coding region (NCR) of subtype II and III viruses prompted us to study this part of the genome in more detail. Sequence comparisons revealed that the archetypal configuration of subtype I strain WW seems to be predominant among BKV subtypes.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Virology and Antiviral Therapy, Medical Center, Friedrich Schiller University, Hans-Knoell-Str. 2, 07745 Jena, Germany. Andi.Krumbholz@med.uni-jena.de
authors.forename: Andi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krumbholz
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wutzler
authors.forename: Roland
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zell
mesh_terms: D001739:BK Virus / Q000235:genetics*; D001483:Base Sequence; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000235:genetics* / Q000652:urine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008969:Molecular Sequence Data
chemical_list: D004279:DNA, Viral