Ketyllen Reis Andrade

TL;DR: It is demonstrated by molecular and virological methods that oysters are excellent sources for mimiviruses isolation and raised questions regarding the role of oyster consumption as a putative source of mimivirus infection in humans are raised.

TL;DR: A new examination of the replication cycle of mimivirus is conducted and new evidence concerning some stages of the cycle which were previously unclear, mainly entry, uncoating, and morphogenesis is provided.

TL;DR: The aims of this work were to sequence and analyze the genome of these new Brazilian mimiviruses (mimi-BR) and update the analysis of the Samba virus genome, and to identify three new ORFans in the Kroon virus genome.

TL;DR: The virucidal activity against mimivirus of chemical biocides commonly used in clinical practice for the disinfection of hospital equipment and rooms is investigated to help health and laboratory workers plan the best strategy to control this putative pneumonia agent from surfaces and devices.

TL;DR: This work evaluated the stability of APMV, either purified or carried by the amoeba host, under extreme conditions, including UV irradiation, heat and exposure to six different chemical biocides, and demonstrated that Acanthamoeba acts as a natural bunker for APmV, increasing viral resistance to extreme physical and chemical conditions.