ATCC? Number:VR-2260?
Classification: Herpesviridae, Mardivirus
Agent: Gallid herpesvirus 2 deposited as Marek's disease virus type 1
Strain: CVI-988 CEF65 clone C/R6 CEF14
Original Source: Patent 4,673,572; Rispens, B.H. et al., Avian Dis. 16: 108-125, 1972
Depositors: Central Vet. Res. Inst.
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : chicken embryo fibroblasts; chicken
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 3-5 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects in tissue culture
References : 3835: DeBoer GF. Live purified Marek's disease vaccine. US Patent 4,673,572 dated Jun 16 1987 33273: Rispens BH, et al. Control of Marek's disease in the Netherlands. I. Isolation of an avirulent Marek's disease virus (strain CVI 988) and its use in laboratory vaccination trials. Avian Dis. 16: 108-125, 1972. PubMed: 4337307 38282: Rispens BH, et al. Control of Marek's disease in the Netherlands. II. Field trials on vaccination with an avirulent strain (CVI 988) of Marek's disease virus. Avian Dis. 16: 126-138, 1972. PubMed: 4337309