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ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Cystoviridae
Minna M Poranen1, Sari Mäntynen2, Ictv Report Consortium
1Department of Biosciences, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland.
The Journal of General Virology
|September 22, 2017
Summary
The Cystoviridae family comprises enveloped viruses with segmented dsRNA genomes that infect bacteria. This report summarizes the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) findings on their classification.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Microbiology
- Taxonomy
Background:
- The family Cystoviridae consists of enveloped viruses.
- These viruses possess a tri-segmented double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) genome.
- They feature a double-layered protein capsid with an inner polymerase complex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) report on Cystoviridae taxonomy.
- To provide an official classification of viruses within the Cystoviridae family.
Main Methods:
- Review of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) report.
- Analysis of viral genomic and structural characteristics.
- Classification based on established taxonomic criteria.
Main Results:
- Cystoviruses are defined by their specific genomic and structural features.
- Infection targets include Gram-negative bacteria, notably plant-pathogenic Pseudomonas syringae.
- The report provides a comprehensive taxonomic framework for the Cystoviridae family.
Conclusions:
- The ICTV report establishes the current taxonomy for Cystoviridae.
- Understanding Cystoviridae taxonomy is crucial for bacterial virology research.
- This classification aids in the study of virus-host interactions and evolution.