Alphaguttavirus
Alphaguttavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Guttaviridae.[1] Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus.[1][2][3]
| Alphaguttavirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | incertae sedis |
| Kingdom: | incertae sedis |
| Phylum: | incertae sedis |
| Class: | incertae sedis |
| Order: | incertae sedis |
| Family: | Guttaviridae |
| Genus: | Alphaguttavirus |
| Type species | |
| Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus | |
Taxonomy
Group: dsDNA
Order: Unassigned
- Family: Guttaviridae
- Genus: Alphaguttavirus
- Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus
Structure
Viruses in the genus Alphaguttavirus are enveloped. The diameter is around 70-95 nm, with a length of 110-185 nm. Genomes are circular, around 20kb in length.[2][3]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphaguttavirus | Ovoid | Enveloped | Circular | Monopartite |
Life cycle
DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as the natural host.[2][3]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphaguttavirus | Archaea: Sulfolobus newzealandicus | None | Unknown | Unknown | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Unknown |
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References
- Prangishvili, D; Mochizuki, T; Krupovic, M; ICTV Report Consortium (8 February 2018). "ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Guttaviridae". The Journal of General Virology. 99 (3): 290–291. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.001027. PMC 5882108. PMID 29458561.
- "ICTV Online Report Guttaviridae".
- "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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