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  • Title: Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus and other giant viruses: an open field to outstanding discoveries.
    Author: Abrahão JS, Dornas FP, Silva LC, Almeida GM, Boratto PV, Colson P, La Scola B, Kroon EG.
    Journal: Virol J; 2014 Jun 30; 11():120. PubMed ID: 24976356.
    Abstract:
    In 2003, Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus (APMV) was first described and began to impact researchers around the world, due to its structural and genetic complexity. This virus founded the family Mimiviridae. In recent years, several new giant viruses have been isolated from different environments and specimens. Giant virus research is in its initial phase and information that may arise in the coming years may change current conceptions of life, diversity and evolution. Thus, this review aims to condense the studies conducted so far about the features and peculiarities of APMV, from its discovery to its clinical relevance.
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