Influenza A virus (H3N2)
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Influenza A virus (H3N2) strain A/Hong Kong/4801/2014 is propagated in SPF chicken embryonated eggs. This strain was isolated in 2014 from a human in Hong Kong and was deposited by The Francis Crick Institute. It has applications in respiratory disease research, assay development, and vaccine development.
Product category
Viruses
Product type
Animal virus
Classification
Orthomyxoviridae, Alphainfluenzavirus
Strain designation
A/Hong Kong/4801/2014
Genome sequenced strain
Yes
Isolation source
Human in Hong Kong
Geographical isolation
China; Hong Kong
Applications
Infectious disease research
Respiratory disease research
Vaccine development
Assay development
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions

-70°C or colder

General
Specific applications
Respiratory research
Vaccine development
Assay development
Handling information
Host
SPF chicken embryonated eggs, 9-11 days
Effects
hemagglutination of red blood cells
Temperature
34°C
Atmosphere
No CO2
Incubation
2 days at 34°C in a humidified non-CO2 atmosphere.
Recommendation for infection
Inoculated SPF chicken embryonated eggs (intra-allantoic) at 9- to 11-days-old. Dilute virus in DBPS prior to inoculation.
Key abbreviations
°C, Degrees Celsius
CO2, Carbon dioxide
D-PBS, Dulbecco's Phosphate-buffered saline
RBC, Red blood cell
SPF, Specific pathogen free
Quality control specifications
Volume
0.5 mL
Verification method
Whole-genome Sequencing
History
Depositors
J McCauley, The Francis Crick Institute
Type of isolate
Human
Year of origin
2014
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