ATCC® Number:VR-1520™
Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus A
Agent: Influenza A virus (H1N1) deposited as Influenza A virus
Strain: A/WS/33
Original Source: clinical specimen - human (throat washings from an influenza patient, derived by TC-adaptation of egg-passage A/WS/33 (VR-825) to MDCK cells (ATCCCCL-34).)
Depositors: WA Chappell
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Incubation : Atmosphere: 5% CO2 in air recommended Temperature: 33.0℃ Duration:1-4 days at 33℃
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (cell rounding and sloughing)
Store at : -70℃ (or colder)
Comments : Demonstrates cross reaction with PR8 and swine influenza virus
Related Products: source culture:ATCC VR-825