OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Virus Genes is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Structure and function of the parvoviral NS1 protein: a review	60
First complete genome sequence of lumpy skin disease virus directly from a clinical sample in South India	43
Whole-genome characterization of avian picornaviruses from diarrheic broiler chickens co-infected with multiple picornaviruses in Iran	26
Immune response induced by recombinant pres2/S-protein and a pres2-S-protein fused with a core 18-27 antigen fragment of hepatitis B virus compared to conventional HBV vaccine	25
Diversity of viroids infecting grapevines in the South African Vitis germplasm collection	23
Genomic characterization of three bacteriophages infecting donkey-derived Escherichia coli	21
Study of Hsp90α and Hsp90β role in virus replication using cell lines with Hsp90 gene knockouts	19
Phylogenetic analyses of the spread of Clade I MPOX in African and non-African nations	17
Expression and localization of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus GP37	15
The H5N1-NS1 protein affects the host cell cycle and apoptosis through interaction with the host lncRNA PIK3CD-AS2	14
Molecular detection of monkeypox and related viruses: challenges and opportunities	14
Characterization of a reassortant H11N9 subtype avian influenza virus isolated from spot-billed duck in China	14
Do HBsAg subdeterminants matter for vaccination against hepatitis B?	13
Full genome-based characterization of G4P[6] rotavirus strains from diarrheic patients in Thailand: Evidence for independent porcine-to-human interspecies transmission events	12
Construction of SARS-CoV-2 spike-pseudotyped retroviral vector inducing syncytia formation	12
Identification and complete genome sequencing of a divergent olive virus T isolate and an olive leaf yellowing-associated virus isolate naturally infecting olive trees in Greece	11
Three new mycoviruses identified in the apple replant disease (ARD)-associated fungus Rugonectria rugulosa	11
Principles and practice of virus induced gene silencing for functional genomics in plants	10
Attenuated African swine fever virus through serial passaging of viruses in cell culture: a brief review on the knowledge gathered during 60 years of research	10
Subregional origins of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants during the second pandemic wave in Côte d’Ivoire	10
The potential emerging role of piRNA/PIWI complex in virus infection	10
Complete genome organization and characterization of Hippeastrum latent virus	10
Characterization of the functional domains of nuclear shuttle protein (NSP) of Indian cassava mosaic virus using green fluorescent protein as reporter	9
The emergence of novel Iranian variants in sheeppox and goatpox viral envelope proteins with remarkably altered putative binding affinities with the host receptor	9
Approaches to identify canine distemper virus with neurological symptoms on the basis of molecular characterization of hemagglutinin and fusion genes	9

Small RNA sequencing analysis reveals regulation of microRNA expression in Madin–Darby canine kidney epithelial cells infected with Canid alphaherpesvirus 1	9
AMP-activated kinase regulates porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection in vitro	8
Genetic variability and mutation of Epstein‒Barr virus (EBV)-encoded LMP-1 and BHRF-1 genes in EBV-infected patients: identification of precise targets for development of personalized EBV vaccines	8
Whole genome sequencing and genomic characterization of a DS-1-like G2P[4] group A rotavirus in Japan	8
Stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 is targeted by EBV-encoded miR-BART20-5p and regulates cell autophagy, proliferation, and migration in EBV-associated gastric cancer	8
Variations in the NSP4 gene of the type 2 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus isolated in China from 1996 to 2021	8
Exploring the role of YBX3 in PEDV infection through the utilization of YBX3 knockout and overexpression cell lines	8
Tackling hepatitis B Virus with CRISPR/Cas9: advances, challenges, and delivery strategies	8
The genetic and biological characterization of the first avian paramyxovirus serotype 14 isolated from chicken in China	8
First reports of several viruses and a viroid including a novel vitivirus in Japan, found through virome analysis of bulk grape genetic resources	8
Detection of mink astrovirus in Poland and further phylogenetic comparison with other European and Canadian astroviruses	8
Characterization of Phietavirus Henu 2 in the virome of individuals with acute gastroenteritis	8
Quantitative analysis of Epstein–Barr virus DNA in plasma and stomach biopsies of patients with gastric cancer	8
Complete genome sequence of malva-associated soymovirus 1: a novel virus infecting common mallow	8
Virulence evaluation of Israeli Marek’s disease virus isolates from commercial poultry using their meq gene sequence	7
Genetic characterization of dengue virus 4 complete genomes from East Java, Indonesia	7
Leucoma salicis nucleopolyhedrovirus (LesaNPV) genome sequence shed new light on the origin of the Alphabaculovirus orpseudotsugatae species	7
Characteristics and whole-genome analysis of a novel Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato bacteriophage D6 isolated from a karst cave	7
Correction: First reports of several viruses and a viroid including a novel vitivirus in Japan, found through virome analysis of bulk grape genetic resources	7
Correction to: Molecular identification of Betacoronavirus in bats from Sardinia (Italy): first detection and phylogeny	7
Design and validation of a laboratory-developed diagnostic assay for monkeypox virus	6
CHIKV strains Brazil (wt) and Ross (lab-adapted) differ with regard to cell host range and antiviral sensitivity and show CPE in human glioblastoma cell lines U138 and U251	6
The complete genomic sequence of Magnaporthe oryzae polymycovirus 1	6
Duck sewage source coliphage P762 can lyse STEC and APEC	6
Identification and characterization of the genome of a papillomavirus from skin lesions of four-toed hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris)	6
First report of the whole‑genome sequence analysis of Fig badnavirus 2 from China	6
A novel ampelovirus associated with mealybug wilt of pineapple (Ananas comosus)	6
Antiviral siRNA delivered using attenuated, anthrax toxin protects cells from the cytopathic effects of Zika virus	6
New lytic and new temperate Staphylococcus hyicus phages	6
Molecular characterization and genetic analysis of highly pathogenic H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in seagulls from Dukan Lake, Iraq	6
Investigation of canine chaphamaparvovirus, canine bufavirus, and canine adenovirus in dogs with diarrhea: First report of novel canine bufavirus in Turkey	6
Construction and efficacy of a recombinant QX-like infectious bronchitis virus vaccine strain	5
The global asymptotical stability of pseudorabies model with age-structure	5
Characterization of two novel reassortant bluetongue virus serotype 1 strains isolated from farmed white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida, USA	5
Whole genome sequencing and annotation of a lysogenic phage vB_EcoP_DE5 isolated from donkey-derived Escherichia coli	5
Molecular phylodynamics of fowl adenovirus serotype 11 and 8b from inclusion body hepatitis outbreaks	5
Reverse transcription recombinase-aided amplification assay for avian influenza virus	5
Long non-coding RNA C1RL-AS1 aggravates influenza A virus pneumonia through miR-16-5p/LAMP3	5
SCD1 inhibits HBV replication by regulating autophagy under high lipid conditions	5
Robust antiviral innate immune response and miRNA regulatory network were identified in ZIKV-infected cells: implications in the pathogenesis of ZIKV infection	5
ALR inhibits HBV replication and autophagosome formation by ameliorating HBV-induced ROS production in hepatic cells	5
Genome sequence of a Sobemovirus from the feces of Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)	5
Genomic and epidemiological surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 variants during the pre-mass vaccination period in Botucatu, Brazil	5
MiR-339-5p inhibits replication of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus by targeting viral gene regions	5
Aborted infection of human sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (hNTCP) expressing woodchuck hepatocytes with hepatitis B virus (HBV)	5
Molecular analysis of the env, LTR, and pX regions of bovine leukemia virus in dairy cattle of Türkiye	4
Molecular characteristics and pathogenicity of an equid alphaherpesvirus 1 strain isolated in China	4
Identification of monoclonal antibody targeting epitope on p72 trimeric spike of African swine fever virus	4
Drug-resistant and immune-escape hepatitis B virus mutants, occult hepatitis B infection and coinfections in public hospital patients from Argentina	4
Bioinformatic identification of monkeypox virus phylogenetic gene trees that are representative of its whole-genome phylogenetic tree	4

Identification and whole-genome characterization of a novel Porcine Circovirus 3 subtype b strain from swine populations in Vietnam	4
Development of a dual-labeled, hydrolysis probe-based, real-time quantitative PCR assay for detection of both genotypes of duck circovirus-1 (DuCV-1) and DuCV-2	4
Interaction of influenza A virus NS1 and cytoskeleton scaffolding protein α-actinin 4	4
Identification and genomic characterization of emerging CRESS DNA viruses in thoroughbred horses in China	4
A highly virulent canine distemper virus strain isolated from vaccinated mink in China	4
Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus E protein induces unfolded protein response through activating both PERK and ATF6 rather than IRE1 signaling pathway	4
Domestic cat hepadnavirus genotype B is present in Southern Brazil	4
A review on structural genomics approach applied for drug discovery against three vector-borne viral diseases: Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika	4
Complete genome and molecular characterization of a putative novel citrivirus from Rudbeckia sp.	4
Genome sequence analysis of H7N3 subtype avian influenza virus originated from wild birds and its potential infectivity in mice	4
Full-genome characterization of a novel Felis catus papillomavirus 4 subtype identified in a cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of a domestic cat	4
Novel genomic targets for proper subtyping of bovine viral diarrhea virus 1 (BVDV-1) and BVDV-2	4
SARS coronavirus outbreaks past and present—a comparative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 and its predecessors	4