Blosnavirus
Blosnavirus | |
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Virus classification | |
Group: | Group III (dsRNA) |
Family: | Birnaviridae |
Genus: | Blosnavirus |
Type Species | |
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Blosnavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Birnaviridae. Blotched snakehead fish serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Blotched snakehead virus.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: dsRNA
- Family: Birnaviridae
- Genus: Blosnavirus
- Blotched snakehead virus
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 segmented, around 15.2.7-3.4kb in length. The genome codes for 6 proteins.[1]
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.[1]
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
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.