ATCC? Number:VR-2057?
Classification: Caliciviridae, Vesivirus
Agent: Feline calicivirus
Strain: FCV-2280
Original Source: blood - animal (blood from naturally infected cat)
Depositors: University of California, Davis
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : Felis catus
Incubation : Atmosphere: 5% CO2 in air recommended Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: In vitro: incubate 3 to 4 days. For best results cells should be 24 to 48 hours old and 70-80% confluent (not 100% confluent). In vivo: 3 to 4 days after oral inoculation.
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: CPE, cell rounding and sloughing Yes, in vivo effects: transient fever, oral vesicles, soreness
Store at : -70°C (or colder)
Comments : The virus is not neutralized by FCV-M8 antisera.This virus has been adapted to tissue culture propagation, and may not readily infect cats.