Alphaguttavirus

Alphaguttavirus
Virus classification
Group: Group I (dsDNA)
Family: Guttaviridae
Genus: Alphaguttavirus
Type Species
  • Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus

Alphaguttavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Guttaviridae. Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as natural hosts. There are currently only one species in this genus: the type species Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: dsDNA

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Structure

Viruses in Alphaguttavirus are enveloped. The diameter is around 70-95 nm, with a length of 110-185 nm. Genomes are circular, around 20kb in length.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic Arrangement Genomic Segmentation
AlphaguttavirusOvoidEnvelopedCircularMonopartite

Life Cycle

DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as the natural host.[1]

Genus Host Details Tissue Tropism Entry Details Release Details Replication Site Assembly Site Transmission
AlphaguttavirusArchaea: Sulfolobus newzealandicusNoneUnknownUnknownCytoplasmCytoplasmUnknown

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 12 June 2015.

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