Raphidovirus
Raphidovirus | |
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Virus classification ![]() | |
(unranked): | Virus |
Realm: | Varidnaviria |
Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae |
Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota |
Class: | Megaviricetes |
Order: | Algavirales |
Family: | Phycodnaviridae |
Genus: | Raphidovirus |
Raphidovirus (likely misspelled Rhaphidovirus) is a genus of viruses, in the family Phycodnaviridae. Alga serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Heterosigma akashiwo virus 01 (HaV01).[1][2]
Structure[]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Phycodnaviridae_virion.jpg/370px-Phycodnaviridae_virion.jpg)
Schematic drawing of a typical Phycodnaviridae virion (cross section and side view)
Viruses in Raphidovirus are enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=169 symmetry. The diameter is around 100-220 nm. Genomes are linear, around 295kb in length.[1]
Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
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Raphidovirus | Icosahedral | T=169 | Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Life cycle[]
Viral replication is nucleo-cytoplasmic. Replication follows the DNA strand displacement model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by lysis via lytic phospholipids. Alga serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]
Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
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Raphidovirus | Alga | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Lysis | Nucleus | Cytoplasm | Passive diffusion |
References[]
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
External links[]
Categories:
- Phycodnaviridae
- Virus genera