Mimoreovirus
| Mimoreovirus | |
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| Virus classification | |
| Group: | Group III (dsRNA)
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| Family: | |
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| Genus: | Mimoreovirus
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| Type Species | |
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Mimoreovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Reoviridae, in the subfamily Sedoreovirinae. The only isolate infects the marine photosynthetic protist Micromonas pusilla, a prasinophyte.[1] There is currently only one species in this genus: the type species Micromonas pusilla reovirus.[2][3]
Taxonomy
Group: dsRNA
- Family: Reoviridae
- Sub-Family: Sedoreovirinae
- Genus: Mimoreovirus
- Micromonas pusilla reovirus
Structure
Viruses in Mimoreovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=13, T=2 symmetry. The diameter is around 90-95 nm. Genomes are linear and segmented, around 15.8kb in length. The genome codes for 11 proteins.[2]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimoreovirus | Icosahedral | T=13, T=2 | Non-enveloped | Linear | Segmented |
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. The virus exits the host cell by monopartite non-tubule guided viral movement. Marine photosynthetic protists serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[2]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimoreovirus | Algae | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Cell death | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Arthropod bite |
References
- ^ Attoui, H; Jaafar, F.M.; Belhouchet, M.; de Micco, P.; Lamballerie, X.; Brussaard, C.P.D. (2006). "Micromonas pusilla reovirus: a new member of the family Reoviridae assigned to a novel proposed genus (Mimoreovirus)". Journal of General Virology. 87: 1375–1383. doi:10.1099/vir.0.81584-0.
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 13 August 2015.