Chlamydiamicrovirus
| Chlamydiamicrovirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Monodnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Sangervirae |
| Phylum: | Phixviricota |
| Class: | Malgrandaviricetes |
| Order: | Petitvirales |
| Family: | Microviridae |
| Subfamily: | Gokushovirinae |
| Genus: | Chlamydiamicrovirus |
Chlamydiamicrovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Microviridae, in the subfamily Gokushovirinae. Various species of Chlamydia serve as natural hosts. There are four species in this genus.[1][2]
Taxonomy
The following species are assigned to the genus:[2]
- Chlamydiamicrovirus Chp1
- Chlamydiamicrovirus Chp2
- Chlamydiamicrovirus CPAR39
- Chlamydiamicrovirus CPG1
Structure
Viruses in Chlamydiamicrovirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=1 symmetry. The diameter is around 30 nm. Genomes are circular, around 6.1 kb in length.[1]
| Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydiamicrovirus | Icosahedral | T=1 | Non-enveloped | Circular | Monopartite |
Life cycle
Viral replication is cytoplasmic. Entry into the host cell is achieved by pilus-mediated adsorption into the host cell. Replication follows the ssDNA rolling circle model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by bacteria lysis. Various species of Chlamydia serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]
| Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydiamicrovirus | Enterobacteria: Chlamidia | None | Pilus adsorption | Lysis | Cytoplasm | Cytoplasm | Pilus |
References
- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- 1 2 "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 25 March 2025.