Deltalipothrixvirus Explained

Deltalipothrixvirus is a genus of viruses in the family Lipothrixviridae. Archaea acidianus serve as natural hosts. Two species are assigned to the genus.^{[1] [2]}

Taxonomy

The following two species are assigned to the genus:

• Acidianus filamentous virus 2
• Deltalipothrixvirus SBFV3

Structure

Viruses in Deltalipothrixvirus are enveloped, with rod-shaped geometries. The diameter is around 24 nm, with a length of 1100 nm. Genomes are linear, around 32kb in length. The genome codes for 51 proteins.

Genus	Structure	Symmetry !	Capsid	Genomic arrangement	Genomic segmentation
Deltalipothrixvirus	Rod-shaped		Enveloped	Linear	Monopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic, and entry into the host cell is achieved by adsorption into the host cell. DNA templated transcription is the method of transcription. Archaea acidianus serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are through passive diffusion.

External links

• Viralzone: Deltalipothrixvirus
• ICTV

Notes and References

1. Web site: Viral Zone. ExPASy. 15 June 2015.
2. Web site: Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release . International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) . March 2021 . 10 May 2021.