SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF THE CANINE ADENOVIRUS 2 FIBER-ENCODING GENE

Abstract The gene coding for the fiber protein (Fip) of canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) has been cloned and sequenced. The putative protein has 80% sequence similarity with the CAV-1 Fip. The observed differences may contribute to the known differences in cell tropism and virulence of the two types of CAV.