Abstract
Virus long non-coding RNAs (vlncRNAs) play crucial roles in viral infections, yet their identification and characterization remain limited. This study identified 5,053 novel vlncRNAs across 25 viral species using third-generation sequencing, with two from Influenza A virus and Vesicular stomatitis virus validated by RT-qPCR. Most vlncRNAs originated from dsDNA viruses. Only 1% having annotated RNA families, suggesting many novel RNA structures. Although only seven vlncRNAs shared sequence similarities with human lncRNAs (hlncRNAs), 772 vlncRNAs from 15 human viruses structurally mimicked hlncRNAs. These vlncRNA and hlncRNAs bound to similar miRNAs, potentially acting as miRNA sponges to promote essential life process. Splicing analysis showed vlncRNAs had a prevalence of alternative first exon. Finally, we developed vlncRNAbase ( http://computationalbiology.cn/vlncRNAbase/ #/) to store and organize the newly identified and known vlncRNAs. Overall, the study provides a valuable resource for further investigation into vlncRNAs and deepens our understanding of the diversity, structure and function of the molecule.
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Abstract
Virus long non-coding RNAs (vlncRNAs) play crucial roles in viral infections, yet their identification and characterization remain limited. This study identified 5,053 novel vlncRNAs across 25 viral species using third-generation sequencing, with two from Influenza A virus and Vesicular stomatitis virus validated by RT-qPCR. Most vlncRNAs originated from dsDNA viruses. Only 1% having annotated RNA families, suggesting many novel RNA structures. Although only seven vlncRNAs shared sequence similarities with human lncRNAs (hlncRNAs), 772 vlncRNAs from 15 human viruses structurally mimicked hlncRNAs. These vlncRNA and hlncRNAs bound to similar miRNAs, potentially acting as miRNA sponges to promote essential life process. Splicing analysis showed vlncRNAs had a prevalence of alternative first exon. Finally, we developed vlncRNAbase (http://computationalbiology.cn/vlncRNAbase/#/) to store and organize the newly identified and known vlncRNAs. Overall, the study provides a valuable resource for further investigation into vlncRNAs and deepens our understanding of the diversity, structure and function of the molecule.
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The authors have declared no competing interest.
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