Blosnavirus
Blosnavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Birnaviridae.[1] Blotched snakehead fish serve as natural hosts. There are currently two species in this genus including the type species Blotched snakehead virus.[2][3]
Blosnavirus | |
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Virus classification | |
(unranked): | Virus |
Realm: | Riboviria |
Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
Phylum: | incertae sedis |
Family: | Birnaviridae |
Genus: | Blosnavirus |
Type species | |
Blotched snakehead virus |
Taxonomy
Group: dsRNA
- Family: Birnaviridae
- Genus: Blosnavirus
- Blotched snakehead virus
- Lates calcarifer birnavirus
Structure
Viruses in Blosnavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and Single-shelled geometries, and T=13 symmetry. The diameter is around 70 nm. Genomes are linear and have 2 segments, around 2.7-3.4kb in length. The genome codes for 6 proteins.[2][3]
Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
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Blosnavirus | Icosahedral | T=13 | Non-enveloped | Linear | Segmented |
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. Blotched snakehead fish serve as the natural host.[2][3]
Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
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Blosnavirus | Blotched snakehead fish | None | Unknown | Budding | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Unknown |
References
- Delmas, B; Attoui, H; Ghosh, S; Malik, YS; Mundt, E; Vakharia, VN; ICTV Report, Consortium (January 2019). "ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Birnaviridae". The Journal of General Virology. 100 (1): 5–6. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.001185. PMID 30484762.
- "ICTV Report Birnaviridae".
- "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.