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Zika virus

Zika virus

Catalogue No.

1609021v

Virus Name

Zika virus

Strain Designation

PHE_semen_Guadeloupe

ICTV Species Name

Zika virus

Strain Info

Depositor

Public Health England

Originally Isolated

2016, from semen sample

Original Reference

Atkinson et al (2016)

Sequence Reference

KX673530.1

Culture Conditions

Mycoplasma Status

Negative

Storage Conditions

Store at or below -70°C

Host Cell Types

Cell lines this virus has been successfully cultured at NCPV: C6/36, ECACC cat no. 89051705; Vero, ECACC cat no. 84113001

Additional Info

SAPO Restrictions

1

Hazard Group (ACDP)

2

Genetically Modified

No

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Virus)

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