Lubbockvirus is a genus of viruses in the class Caudoviricetes. Bacteria serve as the natural host, with transmission achieved through passive diffusion. There are two species in this genus.[1][2][3]
| Lubbockvirus | |
|---|---|
Virus classification  | |
| (unranked): | Virus |
| Realm: | Duplodnaviria |
| Kingdom: | Heunggongvirae |
| Phylum: | Uroviricota |
| Class: | Caudoviricetes |
| Genus: | Lubbockvirus |
Taxonomy
editThe following two species are assigned to the genus:[2]
Structure
editLubbockviruses are nonenveloped, with a head and tail. The head has a diameter of about 50 nm. The tail is around 110 nm long, and is flexible and contractile.[1]
Genome
editLife cycle
editThe virus attaches to the host cell using its terminal fibers, and ejects the viral DNA into the host cytoplasm via contraction of its tail sheath. Once the viral genes have been replicated, the procapsid is assembled and packed. The tail is then assembled and the mature virions are released via lysis.[1]
History
editAccording to the ICTV's 2010–11 report, the genus PhiCD119likevirus was first accepted as a new genus, at the same time as all three of its contained species. This proposal is currently unavailable, as the link seems to be broken. The following year (2012), the name was changed to Phicd119likevirus. This proposal is available here. The genus was later renamed to Lubbockvirus in 2019.[4]
References
edit- 1 2 3 "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Virus Taxonomy: 2024 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- 1 2 NCBI. "Phicd119likevirus Complete Genomes". Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ↑ "History of the taxon: Genus: Lubbockvirus (2024 Release, MSL #40)". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. Retrieved 6 March 2025.