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''Pbunavirus'' (synonyms: ''Pb1likevirus'', ''Pbunalikevirus'') is a genus of
virus A virus is a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism. Viruses infect all life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea. Since Dmitri Ivanovsky's 1 ...
es in the order '' Caudovirales'', in the family '' Myoviridae''. Bacteria serve as natural hosts. There are 27 species in this genus.


Taxonomy

The following species are recognized: * '' Pseudomonas virus 14-1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus Ab28'' * '' Pseudomonas virus BrSP1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus DL60'' * '' Pseudomonas virus DL68'' * '' Pseudomonas virus DP1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus E215'' * '' Pseudomonas virus E217'' * '' Pseudomonas virus EPa61'' * '' Pseudomonas virus F8'' * '' Pseudomonas virus JG024'' * '' Pseudomonas virus KPP12'' * '' Pseudomonas virus KTN6'' * '' Pseudomonas virus LBL3'' * '' Pseudomonas virus LMA2'' * '' Pseudomonas virus LS1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus NH4'' * '' Pseudomonas virus PA01'' * '' Pseudomonas virus PA5'' * '' Pseudomonas virus PA8P1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus PB1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus PS44'' * '' Pseudomonas virus R12'' * '' Pseudomonas virus R26'' * '' Pseudomonas virus S1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus SL1'' * '' Pseudomonas virus SN''


Structure

Pbunaviruses are
nonenveloped A viral envelope is the outermost layer of many types of viruses. It protects the genetic material in their life cycle when traveling between host cells. Not all viruses have envelopes. Numerous human pathogenic viruses in circulation are encase ...
, with a head and tail. The head has a diameter of about 75  nm. The tail is around 140 nm long displaying a criss-cross pattern, has a small baseplate, and is contractile.


Genome

Genomes are linear, around 65-75kb in length. The genome codes for 90 to 130 proteins. Some species have been fully sequenced and are available from ICTV. They range between 64k and 73k nucleotides, with 88 to 127 proteins. The complete genomes are available fro
here


Life cycle

Viral replication is cytoplasmic. The 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. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. 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. Bacteria serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.


History

According to the ICTV's 2010–11 report, the genus ''Pb1likevirus'' was first accepted as a new genus, at the same time as all of its contained species. This proposal is availabl
here
The following year (2012), the name was changed to ''Pbunalikevirus''. This proposal is availabl
here
The genus was later renamed to Pbunavirus.


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ICTV
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