Microvirus
| Microvirus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group II (ssDNA) |
| Family: | Microviridae |
| Genus: | Microvirus |
| Type Species | |
Microvirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Microviridae. Enterobacteria serve as natural hosts. There are currently five species in this genus including the type species Enterobacteria phage phiX174.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: ssDNA
- Family: Microviridae
- Genus: Microvirus
- Enterobacteria phage alpha3
- Enterobacteria phage G4
- Enterobacteria phage phiK
- Enterobacteria phage phiX174
- Enterobacteria phage St-1
Structure
Viruses in Microvirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are circular, around 6.1kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microvirus | Icosahedral | T=1 | Non-Enveloped | Circular | Monopartite |
Life Cycle
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by pilus-mediated adsorption into the host cell. Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by bacteria lysis. Enterobacteria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microvirus | Enterobacteria | None | Pilus adsorption | Lysis | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Pilus |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.