ATCC® Number:VR-2402™
Classification: Arteriviridae
Agent: Porcine Reproduction and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) (SIRS)
Strain: ISU-P
Original Source: Isolated from porcine lung tissue, plaque cloned passage 3 (3/4/93)
Depositors: MJ McGinley
Biosafety Level:2
Shipped: frozen
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Host Organism : 9009B cells (ATCCCRL-11302); MA-104 cells (ATCCCRL-2378)
Effect : Yes, in vitro effects: Cytopathic effects (small foci of 5 to 10 rounded cells) appears within 48 hours and progresses through the cell sheet over 4 to 7 days
Comments : ISU-P confirmed to be PRRSV after isolation using PRRSV group specific monoclonal antibody (FITC) designated SDOW17 (David Benfield, South Dakota State U. Broodings, SD). Virus stable for up to 1 month at 4 C.
References : 22089: Sanderson T, et al. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus antigen and processes for the preparation and use of said antigen in vaccines and diagnostics. US Patent 5,510,258 dated Apr 23 1996 33418: Sanderson T, et al. Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus antigen and processes for the preparation and use of said antigen in vaccines and diagnostics. US Patent 5,587,164 dated Dec 24 1996