Alphaguttavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Guttaviridae.[1] Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Sulfolobus newzealandicus droplet-shaped virus.[1][2][3]
| Alphaguttavirus | |
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Virus classification 
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| (unranked): | Virus |
| Family: | Guttaviridae |
| Genus: | Alphaguttavirus |
Removal
editAlphaguttavirus is no longer in the ICTV. It was removed from ICTV in the 2021 version.[4]
Structure
editViruses in the genus Alphaguttavirus are enveloped. The diameter is around 70-95 nm, with a length of 110-185 nm. Genomes are circular, around 20kb in length.[2][3]
Life cycle
editDNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Sulfolobus newzealandicus serve as the natural host.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b Prangishvili, D; Mochizuki, T; Krupovic, M; ICTV Report Consortium (8 February 2018). "ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Guttaviridae". The Journal of General Virology. 99 (3): 290–291. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.001027. PMC 5882108. PMID 29458561.
- ^ a b c "ICTV Online Report Guttaviridae".
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ "Taxon Details: alphaguttavirus #2021.004A.R.Alphaguttavirus_abolish". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Retrieved 15 August 2023.