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Fall 2018
Mammalian orthoreovirus (reovirus) is a non-pathogenic virus that naturally infects through the enteric and respiratory routes. Reoviruses are non-enveloped and have a 10-segment double stranded RNA (dsRNA) genome encased in 2 concentric capsid shells. Representative isolates of each of the 3...
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Spring 2021
Vaccinia virus (VACV) has shown promise as an oncolytic agent for treating a variety of tumour types, with preliminary results suggesting that this strategy holds promise for treating breast cancer. Our lab has previously modified VACV by deleting virally-encoded enzymes responsible for dNTP...
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Investigations into Differences between Vaccinia and Myxoma Virus Plaquing Properties Identifies Strategies for Increasing the Oncolytic Efficacy of Myxoma Virus
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Despite both being poxviruses, vaccinia (VACV) and myxoma (MYXV) form very different plaque types. VACV plaques are large and show a central clearing of cells, while MYXV plaques are smaller and result in a clumping of cells. VACV spread is promoted by the formation of an enveloped form of virus...