ATCC® Number:VR-2002™
Classification: Herpesviridae, Mardivirus
Agent: Gallid herpesvirus 3 deposited as Marek's disease virus type 2
Strain: SB
Original Source: chicken (S-strain) peripheral blood lymphocytes
Depositors: BW Calnek
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : chicken embryo fibroblasts
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 7 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (syncytium formation, cell rounding)
Comments : Nononcogenic, cell associated. Will protect against MDV and non-virus producing JM tumor transplant. NOTE: This material is cited in a U.S. and/or other Patent Application and may not be used to infringe the patent claims. Nononcogenic, cell associated. Will protect against MDV and non-virus producing JM tumor transplant.
References : 33219: Schat KA, Calnek BW. Characterization of an apparently nononcogenic Marek's disease. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 60: 1075-1082, 1978. PubMed: 76680