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Zika virus

VR-1838

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Zika virus strain MR 766 was tissue culture-adapted from ATCC VR-84 and can be propagated in Vero cells (ATCC CCL-81). This strain was isolated from the blood of a rhesus monkey that became infected while stationed as a sentinel in a forest near Entebbe, Uganda. The strain was deposited by The Rockefeller Foundation. It has applications in infectious disease, vector-borne disease, and Zoonotic disease research.
Product category
Viruses
Product type
Animal virus
Classification
Flaviviridae, Flavivirus
Strain designation
MR 766 (Tissue culture-adapted from ATCC VR-84)
Genome sequenced strain
Yes
Isolation source
Blood of a rhesus monkey that became infected while stationed as a sentinel in forest near Entebbe, Uganda.
Geographical isolation
Uganda; Entebbe
Applications
Infectious disease research
Vector-borne disease research
Zoonotic disease research
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
-70°C or colder
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Detailed product information

Characteristics

Comments
Derivation by adaptation from the in vivo cultured product ATCC VR-84 to Vero cells (ATCC CCL-81). The genomic sequences of ATCC VR-84 and ATCC VR-1838 have not been compared, and ATCC VR-1838 has not been tested for infectivity in vivo.

Handling information

Host
Effects
CPE; cell rounding
Complete medium
EMEM (ATCC 30-2003) + 2% FBS (ATCC 30-2020)
Temperature
37°C
Atmosphere
95% Air, 5% CO2
Incubation
2-4 days at 37°C in a humidified 5% CO2atmosphere, until CPE is progressed through 80-90% of the monolayer.
Recommendation for infection
Plate cells 18-24 hours prior to infection and infect when cultures are 75-80% confluent. Remove medium and then wash monolayer with PBS or serum free medium prior to inoculation. Inoculate with a small volume of inoculum (e.g. 1 mL per 25 cm2) diluted to provide an optimal MOI (e.g. 0.1-0.01). Adsorb for 1-2 hours at 37°C in a humidified 5% CO2atmosphere. End adsorption by adding virus growth medium.
Handling notes
Derivation by adaptation from the in vivo cultured product ATCC® VR-84™ to Vero cells (ATCC® CCL-81™). The genomic sequences of ATCC® VR-84™ and ATCC® VR-1838™ have not been compared, and ATCC® VR-1838™ has not been tested for infectivity in vivo.
Key abbreviations
EMEM, Eagle's Minimum Essential Medium
FBS, Fetal bovine serum
MOI, Multiplicity of infection
PBS, Phosphate-buffered saline
°C, Degrees Celsius
CO2, Carbon dioxide
CPE, Cytopathic effect

Quality control specifications

Volume
1.0 mL
Verification method
Whole-genome Sequencing

History

Deposited as
Zika
Depositors
J Casals, The Rockefeller Foundation; ATCC
Type of isolate
Animal
Year of origin
1947

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Intended use
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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Dick GW, Kitchen SF, and Haddow AJ. Zika Virus. I. Isolations and Serological Specificity. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 46: 509-520, 1952. PubMed: 12995440

Zhu Z, et al. Comparative genomic analysis of pre-epidemic and epidemic Zika virus strains for virological factors potentially associated with the rapidly expanding epidemic. Emerg Microbes Infect 5: e22, 2016.

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