The Baculoviridae is a large group of insect viruses containing circular double‐stranded
DNA genomes of 80 to 180 kbp. In this study, genome sequences from 57 baculoviruses …

In this review we provide an overview of the diversity of large DNA viruses known to be
pathogenic for invertebrates. We present their taxonomical classification and describe the …

The replication of lepidopteran baculoviruses is characterized by the production of two
progeny phenotypes: the occlusion-derived virus (ODV), which establishes infection in …

Baculovirus occlusion-derived virus (ODV) infects insect midgut cells under alkaline
conditions, a process mediated by highly conserved per os infectivity factors (PIFs), P74 …

Baculoviruses are arthropod-specific large DNA viruses that orally infect the larvae of
lepidopteran, hymenopteran and dipteran insect species. These larvae become infected …

Baculovirus entry into insect midgut cells is dependent on a multiprotein complex of per os
infectivity factors (PIFs) on the envelopes of occlusion-derived virions (ODVs). The structure …

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) is a major cause of disease in shrimp cultures
worldwide. The infection process of this large circular double-stranded DNA virus has been …

Baculoviruses are insect viruses extensively exploited as eukaryotic protein expression
vectors. Molecular biology studies have provided exciting discoveries on virus–host …

The baculovirus expression vector system (BEVS) is an emerging tool for the production of
recombinant proteins, vaccines and bio-pesticides. However, a system-level understanding …

Abstract Background Penaeus monodon nudivirus (PmNV) is the causative agent of
spherical baculovirosis in shrimp (Penaeus monodon). This disease causes significant …