Entomobirnavirus

Entomobirnavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Birnaviridae.[1] The fly Drosophila melanogaster is the natural host. There is currently only one species in this genus, the type species Drosophila X virus.[2][3]

Entomobirnavirus
Virus classification
Group:
Group III (dsRNA)
Family:
Birnaviridae
Genus:
Entomobirnavirus
Type Species
  • Drosophila X virus

Taxonomy

Group: dsRNA

[2]

Structure

Viruses in the genus Entomobirnavirus 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 15.3.2-3.5kb in length. The genome codes for 5 proteins.[2][3]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
EntomobirnavirusIcosahedralT=13Non-envelopedLinearSegmented

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. Drosophila melanogaster serve as the natural host.[2][3]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
EntomobirnavirusInsects: dipteraNoneCell receptor endocytosisBuddingCytoplasmCytoplasmUnknown

References
  1. Delmas, B; Attoui, H; Ghosh, S; Malik, YS; Mundt, E; Vakharia, VN; ICTV Report, Consortium (January 2019). "ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Birnaviridae". The Journal of General Virology. 100 (1): 5–6. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.001185. PMID 30484762.
  2. "ICTV Report Birnaviridae".
  3. "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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