Chlamydophila pecorum (Fukushi and Hirai) Everett et al. (ATCC® VR-1575)

Classification: Chlamydiaceae  /  Product Format: frozen

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Classification Chlamydiaceae
Agent Chlamydophila pecorum (Fukushi and Hirai) Everett et al.
Strain Ovine Polyarthritis strain IPA (Iowa polyarthritis)
Biosafety Level 2
Product Format frozen
Storage Conditions -70°C or colder
Effect on Host
in vitro effects: CPE, subtle - monolayer dirty looking with cell degeneration
Subtle CPE; monolayer dirty looking with cell degeneration.
Growth Medium Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium with 4 mM L-glutamine modified to contain 4.5 g/L glucose, 1.5 g/L sodium bicarbonate, 0.002 mg/ml cyclohexamide, 10 mM HEPES, 90%; fetal bovine serum (chlamydial antibody-free, e.g., Biowhittaker 14-902E), 10%
Recommended Host
McCoy ATCC CRL-1696
alternate: chicken embryo
alternate: guinea pig
alternate: turkey

Recommended Host:  McCoy (ATCC® CRL-1696 TM)

Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37.0°C
Duration: 48 to 72 hours. For best results cells should be 24 to 48 hours old and 90-100% confluent.
Atmosphere: 5% CO2 in air recommended.
Effect on Host
in vitro effects: CPE, subtle - monolayer dirty looking with cell degeneration
Subtle CPE; monolayer dirty looking with cell degeneration.
Name of Depositor LA Page, ATCC
Source
derived from existing strain (This is a tissue culture adapted version of ATCC VR-629. ATCC VR-629 was isolated from sheep's joint fluid in Iowa.)
References

Page LA, Cutlip RC. Chlamydial polyarthritis in Iowa lambs. Iowa Vet. 39: 10-18, 1968.

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These permits may be required for shipping this product:

  • Customer Acceptance of Responsibility, ATCC Form 62 required for distribution.
  • Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.
  • USDA APHIS VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit must be obtained and a copy of the permit must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. The Application Form VS 16-3 (Import controlled material import or transport organisms or vectors) must be submitted to USDA APHIS Veterinary Services to obtain the VS 16-6 or 16-6A permit.
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