Chlamydiamicrovirus

Chlamydiamicrovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Microviridae, in the subfamily Gokushovirinae. Various species of chlamidia serve as natural hosts. There are currently four species in this genus including the type species Chlamydia phage 1.[1][2]

Chlamydiamicrovirus
Virus classification
Group:
Group II (ssDNA)
Family:
Microviridae
Subfamily:
Gokushovirinae
Genus:
Chlamydiamicrovirus
Type Species
  • Chlamydia phage 1

Taxonomy

Group: ssDNA

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Structure

Viruses in Chlamydiamicrovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and Round geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are circular, around 6.1kb in length.[1]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
ChlamydiamicrovirusIcosahedralT=1Non-envelopedCircularMonopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by pilus-mediated adsorption into the host cell. Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by bacteria lysis. Various species of chlamidia serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
ChlamydiamicrovirusEnterobacteria: ChlamidiaNonePilus adsorptionLysisCytoplasmCytoplasmPilus

References
  1. "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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