Victorivirus

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Victorivirus
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Capsid structure of Helminthosporium victoriae virus 190S (HvV190S)
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Cryo-EM of HvV190S virions.
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(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Orthornavirae
Phylum: Duplornaviricota
Class: Chrymotiviricetes
Order: Ghabrivirales
Family: Pseudototiviridae
Genus:Victorivirus

Victorivirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Pseudototiviridae . Filamentous fungi serve as natural hosts. There are 32 species in this genus. [1] [2]

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Structure

Viruses in Victorivirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=2 symmetry. The diameter is around 40 nm. Genomes are linear, around 4.6-6.7kb in length. The genome has 2 open reading frames. [1]

GenusStructureSymmetryCapsidGenomic arrangementGenomic segmentation
VictorivirusIcosahedralT=2Non-envelopedLinear

Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by virus remains intracellular. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. Translation takes place by RNA termination-reinitiation. The virus exits the host cell by cell to cell movement. Filamentous fungi serve as the natural host. [1]

GenusHost detailsTissue tropismEntry detailsRelease detailsReplication siteAssembly siteTransmission
VictorivirusFungiNoneUnknownUnknownCytoplasmCytoplasmUnknown

Taxonomy

The genus Victorivirus includes the following species: [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 8 March 2025.