Work

Mycobacteriophages

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: Mycobacteriophages are viruses that infect mycobacterial hosts. A large number of mycobacteriophages have been isolated and genomically characterized, providing insights into viral diversity and evolution, as well as fueling development of tools for mycobacterial genetics. Mycobacteriophages have intimate relationships with their hosts and provide insights into the genetics and physiology of the mycobacteria and tools for potential clinical applications such as drug development, diagnosis, vaccines, and potentially therapy.

Source: Microbiology Spectrum

DOI: 10.1128/microbiolspec.gpp3-0026-2018

Author: Graham F. Hatfull

Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Award: Dynamics of viral host range evolution