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Betacoronavirus 1

VR-1558

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Betacoronavirus 1 strain OC43 is propagated in HCT-8 [HRT-18] cells (ATCC CCL-244). This strain was isolated from a man with a cold-like illness. It has applications in respiratory disease research and infectious disease research.
Product category
Viruses
Product type
Animal virus
Classification
Coronaviridae, Betacoronavirus
Strain designation
OC43
Common name
Human coronavirus OC43
Isolation source
Man with cold-like illness. Treated to remove mycoplasma at ATCC.
Applications
Infectious disease research
Respiratory disease research
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
-70°C or colder
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Detailed product information

General

Specific applications
Respiratory research

Characteristics

Comments
ATCC VR-1558 is a TC-adapted item derived from virus passaged in mice (ATCC VR-759).  Cleaned of mycoplasma with MRA.  No antigenic cross reaction with Human coronavirus 229E (ATCC VR-740).

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) at ATCC on the HCT-8 [HRT-18] cell line (ATCC CCL-244) used as the host has shown the presence of a putative fragment of Gammaherpesvirus with a ≥98% homology to Human Heparanase 2 (NCBI number NG_023416.1).
Mycoplasma contamination
Not detected

Handling information

Host
HCT-8 [HRT-18] (ATCC CCL-244)
Effects
CPE; cell vacuolization; cell sloughing
Complete medium
RPMI-1640 (ATCC 30-2001) + 2% HS (ATCC 30-2040)
Temperature
33°C
Incubation
4-6 days at 33°C in a humidified 5% CO2 atmosphere, rocking continuously, until CPE is progressed through 80% of the monolayer.
Recommendation for infection
For best results, infection should be performed on an 80-90% confluent, 18-48 hour old cellular monolayer. Prepare dilution of virus in minimum amount of volume (e.g. 1 mL per 25 cm2), optimized for propagation (e.g. MOI 0.01-0.1 recommended). Wash monolayer two times with PBS or serum free medium prior to inoculation. Adsorb virus dilution for 1-2 hours at 33°C in a humidified 5% CO2atmosphere, while rocking continuously. End adsorption by adding virus growth medium.
Handling notes
ATCC VR-1558 is a TC-adapted item derived from virus passaged in mice (ATCC VR-759).  Cleaned of mycoplasma with MRA.  No antigenic cross reaction with Human coronavirus 229E (ATCC VR-740).
Key abbreviations
RPMI, Roswell Park Memorial Institute
TC, Tissue culture
CPE, Cytopathic effect
HCT-8, adult human colon epithelial cells
HS, Horse serum
MOI, Multiplicity of infection
MRA, Mycoplasma removal agent
PBS, Phosphate-buffered saline

Quality control specifications

Volume
1.0 mL
Verification method
Whole-genome Sequencing

History

Deposited as
Human coronavirus OC43
Depositors
JO Fleming, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Chain of custody
ATCC <-- JO Fleming <-- MK Cooney <-- AZ Kapikian
Type of isolate
Human
Patient gender
Male
Cross references
GenBank AY391777 Human coronavirus OC43, complete genome

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Intended use
This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use.
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Permits & Restrictions

Import Permit for the State of Hawaii

If shipping to the U.S. state of Hawaii, you must provide either an import permit or documentation stating that an import permit is not required. We cannot ship this item until we receive this documentation. Contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Plant Industry Division, Plant Quarantine Branch to determine if an import permit is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Bruckova M, et al. The adaptation of two human coronavirus strains (OC38 and OC43) to growth in cell monolayers. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 135: 431-435, 1970. PubMed: 4991398

McIntosh K, et al. Growth in suckling-mouse brain of "IBV-like" viruses from patients with upper respiratory tract disease. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 58: 2268-2273, 1967. PubMed: 4298953

McIntosh K, et al. Recovery in tracheal organ cultures of novel viruses from patients with respiratory disease. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 57: 933-940, 1967. PubMed: 5231356

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