Tupavirus is a genus of viruses in the family Rhabdoviridae, order Mononegavirales.[1][2]
| Tupavirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification 
| |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Riboviria |
| Kingdom: | Orthornavirae |
| Phylum: | Negarnaviricota |
| Class: | Monjiviricetes |
| Order: | Mononegavirales |
| Family: | Rhabdoviridae |
| Genus: | Tupavirus |
| Species | |
Taxonomy edit
The genus contains the following species:[2]
Structure edit
Tupavirions enveloped, with bullet shaped geometries. These particles are about 160 nm long. Tupavirus genomes are linear, around 11.2 kb in length. The genome codes for 7 proteins.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupavirus | Bullet-shaped | Enveloped | Linear |
Life cycle edit
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment of the viral G glycoproteins to host receptors, which mediates clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Replication follows the negative stranded RNA virus replication model. Negative stranded RNA virus transcription, using polymerase stuttering is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by budding, and tubule-guided viral movement. Birds serve as the natural host for Durham tupavirus,[1] with antibodies having been found in the American coot (Fulica americana).[3] Additionally, antibodies for Klamath tupavirus have been found in several species of deer, bison, and humans,[3] as well as voles and shrews.[3]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupavirus | Birds | None | Clathrin-mediated endocytosis | Budding | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Unknown |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ a b c ICTV. "Genus: Tupavirus". Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.