(Meta)transcriptomic Insights into the Role of Ticks in Poxvirus Evolution and Transmission: A Multicontinental Analysis.
Our findings indicate that ticks play a significant role in the transmission and evolution of poxviruses. These viruses demonstrate the capacity to modulate virulence and adaptability through horizontal gene transfer, gene recombination, and gene mutations, thereby promoting co-existence and co-evolution with their hosts. This study advances understanding of the ecological dynamics of poxvirus transmission and evolution and highlights the potential role of ticks as vectors and vessels in these processes.
Authors
- Qi Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6230-9116)
- Chenglong Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4750-3572)
- Wen‐Jone Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2098-5922)
- Shouping Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1766-6629)
- Zhongjun Shao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0428-4480)
- J. Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9159-8746)
- Qi Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1354-3509)
- Xulong Yuan
- Lu Su (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8207-756X)
- Yue Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1958-2744)
- Yu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1520-8993)
- Jing Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9018-8522)
- Yu Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8697-2940)
Institutions
- Tongji University (CN)
- Fudan University (CN)
- Air Force Engineering University (CN)
- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (CN)
- Ministry of Education (KR)
- Tongji Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3967/bes2025.062
- Primary Topic
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00