Mimoreovirus

Mimoreovirus
Virus classification
Group: Group III (dsRNA)
Family: Reoviridae
Subfamily: Sedoreovirinae
Genus: Mimoreovirus
Type Species
  • Micromonas pusilla reovirus

Mimoreovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Reoviridae, in the subfamily Sedoreovirinae. Marine photosynthetic protists serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Micromonas pusilla reovirus.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: dsRNA

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Structure

Viruses in Mimoreovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=13, T=2 symmetry. The diameter is around 90-95 nm. Genomes are linear and segmented, around 15.8kb in length. The genome codes for 11 proteins.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic Arrangement Genomic Segmentation
MimoreovirusIcosahedralT=13, T=2Non-EnvelopedLinearSegmented

Life Cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment to host receptors, which mediates endocytosis. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by monopartite non-tubule guided viral movement. Marine photosynthetic protists serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]

Genus Host Details Tissue Tropism Entry Details Release Details Replication Site Assembly Site Transmission
MimoreovirusAlgaeNoneCell receptor endocytosisCell deathCytoplasmCytoplasmArthropod bite

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.

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