ATCC® Number:VR-2330™
Classification: Poxviridae, Chordopoxvirinae, Avipoxvirus
Agent: Fowlpox virus deposited as Fowlpox virus, Avipoxvirus
Strain: FPV/MDVgBh [Recombinant vaccine for Marek's disease]
Depositors: K Nazerian
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : SL-29 chicken embryo fibroblasts (ATCCCRL-1590)
Incubation : Duration: 2-4 days at 37C, 5% CO2
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (typical poxvirus CPE, and plaque formation)
Comments : Recombinant vaccine for Marek's disesase in chicken contains glycoprotein B Homologue. The insert has the Lac Z marker, producing blue plaques in the presence of Blu-o-Gal in the agar.
References : 33406: Nazerian K, et al. Recombinant fowlpox vaccine for protection against Marek's disease. US Patent 5,369,025 dated Nov 29 1994