Captovirus Explained

Captovirus is a genus of viruses in the family Ungulaviridae. Archaea acidianus serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Captovirus AFV1, also known as Acidianus filamentous virus 1.[1] [2]

Structure

Viruses in Captovirus are enveloped, with rod-shaped geometries. The diameter is around 24 nm, with a length of 900 nm. Genomes are linear, around 20kb in length. The genome codes for 40 proteins.

Genus Structure Symmetry !Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
CaptovirusRod-shapedEnvelopedLinearMonopartite

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. 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 passive diffusion.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Viral Zone. ExPASy. 15 June 2015.
  2. Web site: Virus Taxonomy: 2022 Release . International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) . March 2023 . 14 September 2023.