ATCC® Number:VR-939™
Classification: Papovavirus, Papillomavirus
Agent: Simian agent-12
Strain: G409 ARR
Original Source: Uninoculated vervet monkey kidney tissue culture
Depositors: RL Heberling
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
Permits/Forms: In addition to the MTA mentioned above, other ATCC and/or regulatory permits may be required for the transfer of this ATCC material. Anyone purchasing ATCC material is ultimately responsible for obtaining the permits. Please click here for information regarding the specific requirements for shipment to your location.
Host Organism : BS-C-1 cells (ATCCCCL-26) baboon kidney cells; African green monkey kidney cells; BS-C-1 cells (ATCCCCL-26)
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 10 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects in tissue culture
Comments : Oncogenic for newborn hamsters.
References : 24627: et al., Malherbe H. . S. Afr. Med. J. 37: 407-411, 1963.