Biology:Deltalipothrixvirus

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Deltalipothrixvirus is a genus of viruses in the family Lipothrixviridae. Archaea acidianus serve as natural hosts. Two species are assigned to the genus.[1][2]

Taxonomy

The following two species are assigned to the genus:[2]

  • Deltalipothrixvirus beppuense, previously called Deltalipothrixvirus SBFV3[3]
  • Deltalipothrixvirus pozzuoliense, previously called Acidianus filamentous virus 2[4]

Structure

Viruses in Deltalipothrixvirus are enveloped, with rod-shaped geometries. The diameter is around 24 nm, with a length of 1100 nm. Genomes are linear, around 32kb in length. The genome codes for 51 proteins.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Deltalipothrixvirus Rod-shaped Enveloped Linear Monopartite
Genome map of AFV-2, Deltalipothrixvirus

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic, and entry into the host cell is achieved by adsorption into the host cell. DNA templated transcription is the method of transcription. Archaea acidianus serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are through passive diffusion.[1]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Deltalipothrixvirus Archea: acidianus None Injection Budding Cytoplasm Cytoplasm Passive diffusion

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q18813693 entry