ATCC? Number:VR-895?
Classification: Paramyxoviridae, Paramyxovirinae, Uncharacterized
Agent: Fer-de-Lance virus deposited as Fer de Lance virus
Strain: none
Original Source: Lung tissue from snake (Bothrops atrox)
Depositors: F Clark
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : GE-2 cells GE-2 cells; MDBK cells (ATCCCCL-22); BHK-21(C-13) cells (ATCCCCL-10); chicken embryo
Incubation : Max Temperature: 32.0°C Min Temperature: 30.0°C Duration: > or = 7 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (variable) Yes, in vitro effects: hemadsorption with guinea pig RBC
Comments : Nucleocapsid diameter (14.3-16 nm), intermediate between that described for paramyxoviruses and pneumoviruses. All other characteristics compatible with paramyxoviruses. Nucleocapsid diameter (14.3-16 nm), intermediate between that described for paramyxoviruses and pneumoviruses. All other characteristics compatible with paramyxoviruses.
References : 33992: Clark HF, et al. Fer de Lance virus (FDLV): a probable paramyxovirus isolated from a reptile. J. Gen. Virol. 44: 405-418, 1979. PubMed: 521797