Cremevirales

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Cremevirales
Kingdom:	Adnaviria
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Order:	Cremevirales
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Cremevirales is an order of single-stranded DNA viruses that belong to the domain Monodnaviria. These viruses are characterized by their circular single-stranded DNA genomes and are known to infect a variety of hosts, including plants, animals, and bacteria. The order Cremevirales is part of the realm Monodnaviria, which encompasses all single-stranded DNA viruses that replicate via a rolling circle mechanism.

Taxonomy

The order Cremevirales is divided into several families, each containing multiple genera and species. The classification is based on the genetic and structural characteristics of the viruses. The families within Cremevirales include:

• Circoviridae
• Nanoviridae
• Geminiviridae

Each family is further divided into genera, which are groups of species that share common features and evolutionary history.

Genome and Structure

Cremevirales viruses have a circular single-stranded DNA genome. The genome size can vary significantly between different families and genera, ranging from a few kilobases to over ten kilobases. The genome encodes for a small number of proteins, typically including a replication-associated protein and a capsid protein.

The virions of Cremevirales are non-enveloped and have an icosahedral capsid structure. The capsid is composed of multiple copies of the capsid protein, which assembles into a protective shell around the viral genome.

Replication Cycle

The replication cycle of Cremevirales involves the following steps:

1. Attachment and Entry: The virus attaches to the host cell surface via specific receptors and enters the cell through endocytosis or direct penetration. 2. Uncoating: The viral capsid is disassembled, releasing the viral genome into the host cell's cytoplasm. 3. Replication: The single-stranded DNA genome is converted into a double-stranded form by host cell enzymes. The double-stranded DNA serves as a template for rolling circle replication, producing multiple copies of the viral genome. 4. Assembly: New virions are assembled in the host cell nucleus or cytoplasm, depending on the virus family. 5. Release: The newly formed virions are released from the host cell, often causing cell lysis.

Pathogenesis and Host Interaction

Cremevirales viruses can infect a wide range of hosts, including plants, animals, and bacteria. The interaction between the virus and the host can lead to various outcomes, from asymptomatic infections to severe disease. In plants, some members of the Cremevirales order are responsible for economically important diseases that affect crop yield and quality.

Research and Applications

Research on Cremevirales has provided insights into virus evolution, host-virus interactions, and the mechanisms of viral replication. Understanding these viruses can lead to the development of novel antiviral strategies and the use of viral vectors in gene therapy and biotechnology.

Also see

• Monodnaviria
• Single-stranded DNA viruses
• Virus classification
• Viral replication