Giardiavirus
Giardiavirus | |
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Virus classification | |
Group: | Group III (dsRNA) |
Family: | Totiviridae |
Genus: | Giardiavirus |
Type Species | |
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Giardiavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Totiviridae. Protozoa serve as natural hosts. There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Giardia lamblia virus.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Group: dsRNA
- Family: Totiviridae
- Genus: Giardiavirus
- Giardia lamblia virus
Structure
Viruses in Giardiavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=2 symmetry. The diameter is around 36 nm. Genomes are linear, around 6277kb in length. The genome has 2 open reading frames.[1]
Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic Arrangement | Genomic Segmentation |
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Giardiavirus | Icosahedral | T=2 | Non-Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Life Cycle
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment to host receptors, which mediates endocytosis. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded rna virus transcription is the method of transcription. Translation takes place by -1 ribosomal frameshifting, and viral initiation. Protozoa serve as the natural host.[1]
Genus | Host Details | Tissue Tropism | Entry Details | Release Details | Replication Site | Assembly Site | Transmission |
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Giardiavirus | Protozoa | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Exocytosis | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Passive diffusion |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.