Mitovirus

Mitovirus
Virus classification
Group: Group IV ((+)ssRNA)
Family: Narnaviridae
Genus: Mitovirus
Type Species
  • Cryphonectria mitovirus 1

Mitovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Narnaviridae. Fungi serve as natural hosts. There are currently five species in this genus including the type species Cryphonectria mitovirus 1.[1][2]

Taxonomy

Group: ssRNA(+)

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Structure

Genomes are linear and non-segmented.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic Arrangement Genomic Segmentation
MitovirusNo structural proteinsNon-EnvelopedLinearMonopartite

Life Cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Replication follows the positive stranded RNA virus replication model. Positive stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by cell to cell movement. Fungi serve as the natural host.[1]

Genus Host Details Tissue Tropism Entry Details Release Details Replication Site Assembly Site Transmission
MitovirusFungiNoneHorizontal; verticalNoneCytoplasmCytoplasmHorizontal: mating; vertical: parental

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 ICTV. "Virus Taxonomy: 2014 Release". Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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