Lipothrixviridae

Lipothrixviridae is a family of archaeal viruses that infect Sulfolobus species and other thermophiles. The family consists of four genera: Alphalipothrixvirus, Betallipothrixvirus, Gammalipothrixvirus, and Deltalipothrixvirus.

Structure

Viruses in Lipothrixviridae are enveloped, with rod-shaped geometries. The diameter is around 24 nm, with a length of 800-900 nm. Genomes are linear, around 24-41kb in length. The genome codes for 40 to 60 proteins.

Life Cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by adsorption into the host cell. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by budding, and tubule-guided viral movement. Sulfolobus species and other thermophiles serve as the natural host.

Taxonomy

This family contains the following genera:

• Alphalipothrixvirus
• Betalipothrixvirus
• Gammalipothrixvirus
• Deltalipothrixvirus

External links

• Viralzone: Lipothrixviridae
• ICTV

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