Alphapleolipovirus (taxid:1911604)

VIRION

Enveloped, pleomorphic virion about 40nm in diameter.

GENOME

Circular ssDNA genome of 7.0 to 10.6 kb, encoding 8 to 16 ORF.

GENE EXPRESSION

The ds DNA genome is probably transcribed by host RNA polymerase.

ENZYMES

• Rep-type Endonuclease [Rep]

REPLICATION

CYTOPLASMIC

1. Virus attaches to host cell, and genomic DNA penetrates into the cytoplasm.
2. Presumably the ssDNA is converted to dsDNA.
3. Transcription of viral genes, possibly by a host RNA polymerase.
4. Genome replication, possibly by rolling circle
5. Assembly and release of virions.