Entomobirnavirus

Entomobirnavirus
Virus classification
Group: Group III (dsRNA)
Family: Birnaviridae
Genus: Entomobirnavirus
Type Species

Entomobirnavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Birnaviridae. Drosophila melanogaster serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Drosophila X virus. [1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: dsRNA

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Structure

Viruses in Entomobirnavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and Single-shelled geometries, and T=13 symmetry. The diameter is around 70 nm. Genomes are linear and segmented, around 15.3.2-3.5kb in length. The genome codes for 5 proteins.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic Arrangement Genomic Segmentation
EntomobirnavirusIcosahedralT=13Non-EnvelopedLinearSegmented

Life Cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded rna virus transcription is the method of transcription. Drosophila melanogaster serve as the natural host.[1]

Genus Host Details Tissue Tropism Entry Details Release Details Replication Site Assembly Site Transmission
EntomobirnavirusInsects: dipteraNoneCell receptor endocytosisBuddingCytoplasmCytoplasmUnknown

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.

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