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ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Lispiviridae 2023
Jun-Min Li1, Fei Wang2, Gongyin Ye3
1Institute of Plant Virology, Ningbo University, Ningbo, PR China.
The Journal of General Virology
|July 11, 2023
Summary
The Lispiviridae family comprises negative-sense RNA viruses found in arthropods and nematodes. Their genomes encode key proteins like nucleoprotein, glycoprotein, and RNA-directed RNA polymerase.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Arthropod-borne viruses
- Nematode-infecting viruses
Background:
- Viruses in the family Lispiviridae possess negative-sense RNA genomes ranging from 6.5 to 15.5 kilobases.
- These viruses have primarily been identified in arthropod and nematode hosts.
- Lispivirid genomes typically include open reading frames for nucleoprotein (N), glycoprotein (G), and a large protein (L) containing an RNA-directed RNA polymerase (RdRP) domain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) report on the family Lispiviridae.
- To provide an overview of the taxonomic classification and characteristics of Lispiviridae.
- To consolidate information on Lispiviridae for researchers and the scientific community.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of the official ICTV report on the family Lispiviridae.
- Analysis of genomic features and protein-coding regions of Lispiviridae.
- Compilation of host range and prevalence data for Lispiviridae.
Main Results:
- Lispiviridae viruses are characterized by their negative-sense RNA genomes.
- Key structural and functional proteins, including RdRP, are encoded within the Lispiviridae genome.
- The primary hosts for Lispiviridae are arthropods and nematodes.
Conclusions:
- The ICTV report provides a comprehensive classification of the Lispiviridae family.
- Understanding the genomic structure and host interactions of Lispiviridae is crucial for virology research.
- Further research into Lispiviridae can contribute to knowledge of viral diversity and evolution.
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