TABLE 1.
Nucleotide (amino acid) percentage identity cutoff values defining genotypes for 11 rotavirus gene segments
| Gene product | Percentage identity cutoff value | Genotype (n)b | Description of gene product |
|---|---|---|---|
| VP7 | 80 (89)a | G (19) | Glycolylated |
| VP4 | 80 (89)a | P (27) | Protease sensitive |
| VP6 | 85 | I (11) | Intermediate capsid shell |
| VP1 | 83 | R (4) | RNA-dependent RNA polymerase |
| VP2 | 84 | C (5) | Core shell protein |
| VP3 | 81 | M (6) | Methyltransferase |
| NSP1 | 79 | A (14) | Interferon antagonist |
| NSP2 | 85 | N (5) | NTPase |
| NSP3 | 85 | T (7) | Translation enhancer |
| NSP4 | 85 | E (11) | Enterotoxin |
| NSP5 | 91 | H (6) | Phosphoprotein |