Bixzunavirus (synonyms: I3-likeviruses and I3likevirus) is a genus of viruses in the subfamily Ceeclamvirinae. Bacteria serve as natural hosts, with transmission achieved through passive diffusion. There are eight species in this genus.[1][2][3] Bixzunavirus were previously classified under the order Caudovirales, in the family Myoviridae.
| Bixzunavirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification 
| |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Duplodnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Heunggongvirae |
| Phylum: | Uroviricota |
| Class: | Caudoviricetes |
| Subfamily: | Ceeclamvirinae |
| Genus: | Bixzunavirus |
Taxonomy
editThe following species are recognized:[2]
- Bixzunavirus alice
- Bixzunavirus astraea
- Bixzunavirus bigswole
- Bixzunavirus Bxz1
- Bixzunavirus cane17
- Bixzunavirus charlieB
- Bixzunavirus dandelion
- Bixzunavirus hyro
- Bixzunavirus I3
- Bixzunavirus lukilu
- Bixzunavirus mangeria
- Bixzunavirus nappy
- Bixzunavirus noodletree
- Bixzunavirus qbert
- Bixzunavirus quasimodo
- Bixzunavirus sauce
- Bixzunavirus sebata
- Bixzunavirus tonenili
Structure
editBixzunaviruses are nonenveloped, with a head and tail. The head has a diameter between 75 and 95 nm, with a length of 80 nm. The tail is around 53 nm long.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixzunavirus | Head-Tail | Non-enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Genome
editThe sequence for Mycobacterium virus I3 is not available from ICTV. Fifteen similar but unclassified viruses are available, ranging between 153k and 158k nucleotides, with 218 to 241 proteins. The complete genomes are available here.[3]
Life cycle
editThe virus attaches to the host cell using its terminal fibers, and ejects the viral DNA into the host cytoplasm via contraction of its tail sheath. Viral replication is cytoplasmic. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. Once the viral genes have been replicated, the procapsid is assembled and packed. The tail is then assembled and the mature virions are released via lysis. Bacteria serve as the natural host. Transmission route is passive diffusion.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixzunavirus | Bacteria | None | Injection | Lysis | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Passive diffusion |
History
editAccording to the ICTV's 2009 report, the genus I3-like viruses was first accepted as a new genus, at the same time as its type species.[4] In 2012, the name was changed to I3likevirus.[5][6] The genus was later renamed to Bixzunavirus.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2023 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ a b NCBI. "I3likevirus Complete Genomes". Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "Template for Taxonomic Proposal to the ICTV Executive Committee - To create a new Genus in an existing Family" (PDF). ICTV. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ "Taxonomic Proposal" (PDF). ICTV. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ "Virus Taxonomy: 2013 Release". ICTV. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
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