This strain of rabies, when injected into kitten brains has been shown to impair the production of pituitary growth hormone (Tshikuka et al.)
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Isolation
Brain of bovine with rabies
Product Format
frozen
Storage Conditions
-60°C or colder
Comments
This strain of rabies, when injected into kitten brains has been shown to impair the production of pituitary growth hormone (Tshikuka et al. 1992. Ann N.Y. Acad. Sci. 653: 257).
See also: Torres-Anjel et al. (1987: Vet. Med. Rev. (U. of Mo.), 8:7-9).
Effect on Host
CNS invasion, immune growth depression
Recommended Host
BHK-21 cells (ATCC CCL-10)
bovine; mouse; rat
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Incubation: 4 days
Name of Depositor
MJ Torres-Anjel
Source
Brain of bovine with rabies
References
Torres-Anjel MJ. . Proc. 27th Meeting Am. Assoc. Vet. Lab. Diag. : 1-26, 1984.
Torres-Anjel MJ. . Vet. Med. Rev. 7: 3-5, 1986.
Torres-Anjel MJ. . Proc. 29th Ann. Meeting Am. Assoc. Vet. Lab. Diag. : 271-302, 1986.
