Megabirnaviridae

Megabirnaviridae
Virus classification
Group: Group III (dsRNA)
Family: Megabirnaviridae
Genus: Megabirnavirus
Type Species
  • Rosellinia necatrix megabirnavirus 1

Megabirnaviridae is a family of viruses. Fungi serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this family: the type species Rosellinia necatrix megabirnavirus 1. Diseases associated with this family include: reduced host virulence.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: dsRNA

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Structure

Viruses in Megabirnaviridae are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 50 nm. Genomes are linear and segmented, around 7kb in length. The genome codes for 4 proteins.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic Arrangement Genomic Segmentation
MegabirnavirusIcosahedralT=1Non-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. The virus exits the host cell by cell to cell movement. Fungi serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are parental and sexual.[1]

Genus Host Details Tissue Tropism Entry Details Release Details Replication Site Assembly Site Transmission
MegabirnavirusFungiNoneCytoplasmic exchange; hyphal anastomosisCytoplasmic exchange; hyphal anastomosisCytoplasmCytoplasmCytoplasmic exchange; hyphal anastomosis

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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