ATCC? Number:VR-2248?
Classification: Herpesviridae, Varicellovirus
Agent: Equid herpesvirus 1 deposited as Equine Herpes Virus 1(Recombinant)
Strain: EHV-1 (dl TK) or EHV-1 (subtype 1) RQ dl TK
Original Source: The virus was derived from EHV-1 adapted to vero cells and an EHV-1 recombinant, EHV-1( -gal) TK(-) which expresses the E.Coli beta galactosidase gene
Depositors: S Kit
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : Vero cells (ATCCCCL-81) Vero cells (ATCCCCL-81), E. Derm cells (ATCCCCL-57); horse
Incubation : Temperature: 34.5°C Duration: 2-3 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (typical herpesvirus CPE, syncytium formation)
References : 24509: Kit M, Kit S. Equine herpesvirus 1 tk mutants. US Patent 5,292,653 dated Mar 8 1994