ATCC? Number:VR-1532?
Classification: Herpesviridae, unclassified
Agent: Baboon cytomegalovirus
Strain: PGH-03
Original Source: baboon, conjunctival swab
Depositors: MG Michaels
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : MRC-5 (CCL-171) MRC-5, HFF
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 3-7 days at 37C
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Effect: CPE; rounding, focal areas, cell destruction
Store at : -70C
References : 53624: Michaels MG, et al. Distinguishing baboon cytomegalovirus from human cytomegalovirus: importance for xenotransplantation. J. Infect. Dis. 176: 1476-1483, 1997. PubMed: 9395357