Turriviridae
Turriviridae | |
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Virus classification | |
Group: | Group I (dsDNA) |
Family: | Turriviridae |
Genus: | Alphaturrivirus |
Type species | |
Sulfolobus turreted icosahedral virus 1 | |
Species | |
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Turriviridae is a family of viruses; it contains only one genus, Alphaturrivirus. The archaea Sulfolobus solfataricus serve as natural hosts. There are currently only two species in the genus Alphaturrivirus.[1][2]
Structure
Viruses in Turriviridae have icosahedral geometries, and T=31 symmetry. The diameter is around 74 nm. Genomes are linear.[1]
Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
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Alphaturrivirus | Icosahedral | T=31 | Linear |
Life Cycle
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by adsorption into the host cell. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus solfataricus serves 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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Alphaturrivirus | Sulfolobus solfataricus | None | Injection | Budding | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Passive Diffusion |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ↑ ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.
External links
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