Ovaliviridae (taxid:2560062)

VIRION

Enveloped, ovioid virion, 78 nm wide and 115 nm long.

GENOME

Linear dsDNA genome of 23,2 kb, encoding for 38 ORF and with inverted repeat sequences (ITRs) at its termini.

GENE EXPRESSION

Genome is probably transcribed by host RNA polymerase.

REPLICATION

CYTOPLASMIC

1. Virus attaches to host cell, and genomic DNA penetrates into the cytoplasm.
2. Transcription of viral genes, possibly by a host RNA polymerase.
3. Genome replication, presumably by the viral DNA polymerase.
4. Assembly and release of virions through hexagonal openings on the host cell surface