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Lambdatorquevirus

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Lambdatorquevirus
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(unranked): Virus
Family: Anelloviridae
Genus: Lambdatorquevirus

Lambdatorquevirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Anelloviridae. Sea lions serve as natural hosts. There are six species in this genus.[1][2]

Taxonomy

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The genus contains the following species:[2]

Structure

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Viruses in Lambdatorquevirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 19-27 nm. Genomes are circular, around 2.1kb in length. The genome has 2 open reading frames.[1]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Lambdatorquevirus Icosahedral T=1 Non-enveloped Circular Monopartite

Life cycle

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Viral replication is nuclear. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model. DNA-templated transcription, with some alternative splicing mechanism is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by nuclear pore export. Sea lions serve as the natural host.[1]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Lambdatorquevirus Sea lions None Cell receptor endocytosis Budding Nucleus Nucleus Vertical; horizontal

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  3. ^ "ICTV Taxonomy history: Torque teno pinniped virus 5". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Retrieved 31 May 2021.
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