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J Virol. 1994 September; 68(9): 5476-5482

Late transcripts of adenovirus type 12 DNA are not translated in hamster cells expressing the E1 region of adenovirus type 5.

Institut für Genetik, Universität zu Köln, Germany.

ABSTRACT

Hamster cells are completely nonpermissive for the replication of human adenovirus type 12 (Ad12), whereas types 2 and 5 can replicate in hamster cells. The Ad5-transformed hamster cell line BHK297-C131, which carries the left terminal 18.7% of the Ad5 genome and expresses at least the viral E1A region, can somehow complement Ad12 DNA replication and the transcription of the late Ad12 genes. Since the interaction of Ad12 with hamster cells must constitute a significant factor in the induction of Ad12 tumors in neonatal hamsters, we have continued to examine details of this abortive virus infection. The late Ad12 mRNAs in BHK297-C131 cells are polyadenylated but are synthesized in reduced amounts compared with the Ad12 products in Ad12-infected human cells, which are permissive for viral replication. The late mRNA derived from the Ad12 fiber gene has been assessed for its structural properties. By cloning cDNA transcripts from this region and determining their nucleotide sequences, the authenticity of the complete Ad12 fiber sequence and the completeness of the Ad12-typical tripartite leader have been confirmed. Moreover, in Ad12-infected BHK297-C131 cells the Ad12 virus-associated RNA, a virus-encoded translational activator with the correct nucleotide sequence, is synthesized. Nevertheless, the synthesis of detectable amounts of Ad12 virion-specific proteins, and in particular that of the main viral antigens, hexons and fibers, cannot be documented. Cellular factors needed to promote late mRNA translation might be missing, or inhibitory factors might exist in Ad12-infected BHK297-C131 cells.

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