ATCC® Number:VR-335™
Classification: Retrovirus, Avian Type C Retrovirus Group
Agent: Rous associated virus-A (Avian leukosis-A)
Strain: RAV-1
Original Source: chicken fibrosarcoma
Depositors: W Okazaki, HG Purchase
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : Gallus galluschicken; chicken embryo fibroblasts
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 21 days Protocol: This item is titered by interference assay using ATCCVR-724.
Effect : No, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects in tissue culture Yes, in vivo effects: Lymphoid leukosis
Comments : See also Morgan, H.R., Nat'l. Cancer Inst. Mono. 17: 392-393, 1964. RAV-1 cloned from high titer RSV stock by contributor. BH-RSV obtained from Dr. Crittenden who obtained it from Dr. Vogt.
References : 33497: Rubin H, Vogt PK. An avian leukosis virus associated with stocks of Rous sarcoma virus. Virology 17: 184-194, 1962. PubMed: 14494905 33498: Hanafusa H, et al. Analysis of the defectiveness of Rous sarcoma virus. I. Characterization of the helper virus. Virology 22: 591-601, 1964. PubMed: 14166120