Blosnavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Birnaviridae.[1] Blotched snakehead fish serve as natural hosts. There are two species in this genus.[2][3]

Blosnavirus
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(unranked): Virus
Realm: Riboviria
Kingdom: Orthornavirae
Phylum: incertae sedis
Family: Birnaviridae
Genus: Blosnavirus

Taxonomy

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The genus contains the following species:[4]

Structure

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Viruses in Blosnavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and Single-shelled geometries, and T=13 symmetry. The diameter is around 70 nm. Genomes are linear and have 2 segments, around 2.7-3.4kb in length. The genome codes for 6 proteins.[2][3]

Genus Structure Symmetry Capsid Genomic arrangement Genomic segmentation
Blosnavirus Icosahedral T=13 Non-enveloped Linear Segmented

Life cycle

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Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by penetration into the host cell. Replication follows the double-stranded RNA virus replication model. Double-stranded RNA virus transcription is the method of transcription. Blotched snakehead fish serve as the natural host.[2][3]

Genus Host details Tissue tropism Entry details Release details Replication site Assembly site Transmission
Blosnavirus Blotched snakehead fish None Unknown Budding Cytoplasm Cytoplasm Unknown

References

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  1. ^ Delmas, B; Attoui, H; Ghosh, S; Malik, YS; Mundt, E; Vakharia, VN; ICTV Report, Consortium (January 2019). "ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Birnaviridae". The Journal of General Virology. 100 (1): 5–6. doi:10.1099/jgv.0.001185. PMID 30484762.
  2. ^ a b c "ICTV Report Birnaviridae".
  3. ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
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