Group Group I (dsDNA) Rank Genus | Family Papillomaviridae | |
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Mupapillomavirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Papillomaviridae. Human serve as natural hosts. There are currently only two species in this genus including the type species Mupapillomavirus 1. Diseases associated with this genus include: palmoplantar warts.
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Taxonomy
Group: dsDNA
Structure
Viruses in Mupapillomavirus are non-enveloped, with icosahedral geometries, and T=7 symmetry. The diameter is around 52-55 nm. Genomes are circular, around 8kb in length.
Life Cycle
Viral replication is nuclear. Entry into the host cell is achieved by attachment of the viral proteins to host receptors, which mediates endocytosis. Replication follows the dsDNA bidirectional replication model. DNA-templated transcription, with some alternative splicing mechanism is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by nuclear envelope breakdown. Human serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are contact.