Penstyldensovirus
| Penstyldensovirus | |
|---|---|
| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group II (ssDNA) |
| Family: | Parvoviridae |
| Subfamily: | Densovirinae |
| Genus: | Penstyldensovirus |
| Type Species | |
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Penstyldensovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Parvoviridae, in the subfamily Densovirinae. Shrimps and insects serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Decapod penstyldensovirus 1.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: ssDNA
- Family: Parvoviridae
- Sub-Family: Densovirinae
- Genus: Penstyldensovirus
- Decapod penstyldensovirus 1
Structure
Viruses in Penstyldensovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 21-22 nm. Genomes are linear, around 4kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penstyldensovirus | Icosahedral | T=1 | Non-Enveloped | Linear | Segmented |
Life Cycle
Viral replication is nuclear. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment to host receptors, which mediates clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Replication follows the rolling-hairpin model. DNA-templated transcription, with some alternative splicing mechanism is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by nuclear pore export. Shrimps and insects serve as the natural host.[1]
| Genus | Host Details | Tissue Tropism | Entry Details | Release Details | Replication Site | Assembly Site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penstyldensovirus | Crustaceans | None | Clathrin-mediated endocytosis | Budding | Nucleus | Nucleus | Unknown |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.