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Murine hepatitis virus

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Murine hepatitis virus strain MHV-A59 is propagated in NCTC clone 1469 [derivative of NCTC 721] cells (ATCC CCL-9.1). This strain was isolated from a pool of liver and spleen suspension from BALB/c mice exhibiting rough coats and hunched positions. The strain has applications in respiratory disease research and infectious disease research.
Product category
Viruses
Product type
Animal virus
Classification
Nidovirales, Coronaviridae, Coronavirus, Group 2
Strain designation
MHV-A59
Common name
Murine hepatitis virus
Genome sequenced strain
Yes
Isolation source
Pool of liver and spleen suspension of BALB/c mice exhibiting rough coats and hunched position.
Applications
Infectious disease research
Respiratory disease research
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
-70°C or colder
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Detailed product information

Characteristics

Comments

The MHV-A59 virus was isolated from BALB/c mice in which Moloney murine leukemia had been serially passaged by i.p. injection of homogenates of liver, spleen, thymus and lymph node. It is possible that the preparation still contains murine leukemia virus.

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) at ATCC on the NCTC clone 1469 cell line (ATCC CCL-9.1) used as the host has shown the presence of Murine leukemia virus sequences.

Mycoplasma contamination
Not detected

Handling information

Host
NCTC clone 1469 [derivative of NCTC 721] (ATCC CCL-9.1)
Effects
cell rounding; cell sloughing; CPE; debris generation
Complete medium
NCTC 135 + 10% Horse Serum (ATCC 30-2040)
Temperature
37°C
Atmosphere
95% Air, 5% CO2
Incubation
18 to 24 hours at 37°C, a 5%CO2 in air atmosphere is recommended
Recommendation for infection
For best results cells should be 24 to 48 hours old and 80% - 90% confluent (not 100% confluent).
Handling notes
The MHV-A59 was isolated from BALB/c mice in which Moloney murine leukemia had been serially passaged by i.p. injection of homogenates of liver, spleen, thymus and lymph node. It is possible that the preparation still contains murine leukemia virus.

Key abbreviations
AB, Antibody
BALB/c, Inbred albino strain of mouse
CO2, Carbon dioxide
CPE, Cytopathic effect
FA, Fluorescent antibody assay
FITC, Fluorescein isothiocyanate conjugate
IgG, Immunoglobulin G
i.p., Intraperitoneal
MHV, Murine hepatitis virus
mL, Milliliter
M (Ms), Mouse
NCTC, National Cancer Tissue Culture (NIH, Bethesda)
NCTC 721, Mouse cell line derived from normal liver tissue of a 48-hour-old C3H/AN mouse
NCTC 135, Synthetic media that can be used without protein supplement, Lacking L-Cysteine HCL
NCTC 1469, clone 1469 derived from original mouse liver strain NCTC 721
PBS, Phosphate-buffered saline
TC, Tissue culture
TCID[50], Median tissue culture infective dose

Quality control specifications

Verification method
Whole-genome Sequencing

History

Deposited as
Murine hepatitis virus
Depositors
MJ Collins
Type of isolate
Animal

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Intended use
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References

Curated Citations

Piczak CV, et al. A hepatitis virus complicating studies with mouse leukemia. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 27: 29-51, 1961. PubMed: 13766009

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