Yuki Matsushima

Publications of Yuki Matsushima

• Novel human adenovirus strain, bangladesh.

  Authors: Yuki Matsushima, Hideaki Shimizu, Atsuko Kano, Etsuko Nakajima, Yoko Ishimaru, Shuvra Kanti Dey, Yuki Watanabe, Fuyuka Adachi, Keiichiro Suzuki, Kohnosuke Mitani, Tsuguto Fujimoto, Tung Gia Phan, Hiroshi Ushijima

  Emerging infectious diseases. 05/2012; 18(5):846-8.

  We report a novel human adenovirus D (HAdV-65) isolated from feces of 4 children in Bangladesh who had acute gastroenteritis. Corresponding genes of HAdV-65 were related to a hexon gene of HAdV-10,We report a novel human adenovirus D (HAdV-65) isolated from feces of 4 children in Bangladesh who had acute gastroenteritis. Corresponding genes of HAdV-65 were related to a hexon gene of HAdV-10, penton base genes of HAdV-37 and HAdV-58, and a fiber gene of HAdV-9. This novel virus may be a serious threat to public health.

• Novel Human Adenovirus Strain, Bangladesh

  Authors: Yuki Matsushima, Hideaki Shimizu, Atsuko Kano, Etsuko Nakajima, Yoko Ishimaru, Shuvra Kanti Dey, Yuki Watanabe, Fuyuka Adachi, Keiichiro Suzuki, Kohnosuke Mitani, Tsuguto Fujimoto, Tung Gia Phan, Hiroshi Ushijima

  Emerging Infectious Diseases. 05/2012; 18(5):846-848.

  We report a novel human adenovirus D (HAdV-65) isolated from feces of 4 children in Bangladesh who had acute gastroenteritis. Corresponding genes of HAdV-65 were related to a hexon gene of HAdV-10,We report a novel human adenovirus D (HAdV-65) isolated from feces of 4 children in Bangladesh who had acute gastroenteritis. Corresponding genes of HAdV-65 were related to a hexon gene of HAdV-10, penton base genes of HAdV-37 and HAdV-58, and a fi ber gene of HAdV- 9. This novel virus may be a serious threat to public health.

• Genomic characterization of a novel human adenovirus type 31 recombinant in the hexon gene.

  Authors: Yuki Matsushima, Hideaki Shimizu, Tung Gia Phan, Hiroshi Ushijima

  The Journal of general virology. 08/2011; 92(Pt 12):2770-5.

  A novel human recombinant adenovirus of species A (HAdV-A31 MZ) was isolated from a patient with acute gastroenteritis in Japan. The complete genome of HAdV-A31 strain MZ contains 33 776 bp. AnalysisA novel human recombinant adenovirus of species A (HAdV-A31 MZ) was isolated from a patient with acute gastroenteritis in Japan. The complete genome of HAdV-A31 strain MZ contains 33 776 bp. Analysis of the hexon gene of HAdV-A31 MZ indicated that its hexon sequence is the result of a genetic recombination between those of HAdV-A31 and a close relative to HAdV-A12. The recombination sites were found around the border of hypervariable loops 1 and 2 in the hexon gene, which are the most important determinants for virus neutralization. Loops 1 and 2 of this virus were genetically related to HAdV-A12, whereas all other parts of the genome were highly similar to HAdV-A31. In order to understand the evolution of adenoviruses correctly and to avoid misidentification of HAdV types, we recommend characterizing not only the hexon gene, but also the penton base and fiber genes.