ATCC® Number:VR-1535™
Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus B
Agent: Influenza B virus
Strain: B/Lee/40
Original Source: derived from existing strain (derived by tissue culture-adaptation of egg passage influenza B B/lee/40 (VR-101) to MDCK cells (ATCCCCL-34))
Depositors: MT Coleman, ATCC
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : Homo sapiensMus musculus
Incubation : Atmosphere: 5% CO2 in air recommended Temperature: 37.0°C Duration:1-3 days Protocol: In tissue culture VR-1535 should be grown in serum free media that contains 1 mg/ml TPCK-treated trypsin, 0.125% BSA and 1% HEPES (1M stock).
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: cytopathic effects (rounding and sloughing)
Store at : -70°C (or colder)
Related Products: source culture:ATCC VR-101