ATCC® Number:VR-803™
Classification: Paramyxoviridae, Morbillivirus
Agent: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
Strain: McClellan
Original Source: Lymph node biopsies from 32-year-old male with visual loss, abnormal behavior, delusions, hallucinations, myoclonic seizu
Depositors: DA Fuccillo
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : Vero cells (ATCCCCL-81) Vero cells (ATCCCCL-81); HeLa cells (ATCCCCL-2)
Incubation : Duration: 7 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (syncytium formation)
Comments : HA produced in rhesus monkey RBC. The HA activity of this virus is specifically blocked by measles antisera. HA produced in rhesus monkey RBC. The HA activity of this virus is specifically blocked by measles antisera.
References : 33903: Cape CA, et al. Adult onset of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Arch. Neurol. 28: 124-127, 1973. PubMed: 4566671