Produces giant cells most effectively upon transfer/split of inoculated cells.
Produces giant cells most effectively upon transfer/split of inoculated cells.
Biosafety Level
2
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Isolation
Buffy coat cells from asymptomatic cat
Product Format
frozen
Storage Conditions
-60°C
Comments
Produces giant cells most effectively upon transfer/split of inoculated cells. Syncytia formation more dramatic in fibroblastic cells rather than CRFK. Freeze-labile when not frozen with 10% DMSO.
Effect on Host
Cytopathic effects (syncytium formation and sloughing)
Recommended Host
CRFK cells (ATCC CCL-94)
feline cell cultures
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Incubation: 7 days
Name of Depositor
JM Gaskin
Source
Buffy coat cells from asymptomatic cat
References
Riggs JL, et al. Syncytium-forming agent isolated from domestic cats. Nature 222: 1190-1191, 1969. PubMed: 5788991
