ATCC? Number:VR-787?
Classification: Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus B
Agent: Influenza B virus
Strain: B/R5
Original Source: Recombinant of B/Hong Kong/8/73 (ATCCVR-792) and influenza B/Brigit (ATCCVR-786)
Depositors: R.I.T. - Recherche et Industrie Therapeutiques
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : 8 to 11 day chicken embryo, i.a. inoculation chicken embryo
Incubation : Temperature: 37.0°C Duration: 1-4 days
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Hemagglutination activity
Comments : Influenza strain B/Hong Kong/8/73 antigenicity, negative hemagglutinin thermosensitivity at 60C.
References : 3475: et al., Peetermans J. Live influenza type B virus vaccines and preparation thereof. US Patent 3,962,423 dated Jun 8 1976