ATCC? Number:VR-1548?
Classification: Poxviridae, Chordopoxvirinae, Parapoxvirus
Agent: Orf virus
Strain: NZ 2
Original Source: Dunedin New Zealand
Depositors: A Mercer
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Tested Positive for Mycoplasma : Yes
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 3-4 days, rocking may be necessary to increase titer.
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects - plaques of rounding cells that eventually slough off
References : 61279: Housawi FM, et al. The reactivity of monoclonal antibodies against orf virus with other parapoxviruses and the identification of a 39 kDa immunodominant protein.. Arch. Virol. 143: 2289-2303, 1998. PubMed: 9930187