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MERS coronavirus

MERS coronavirus

Catalogue No.

1409231v

Virus Name

MERS coronavirus

Strain Designation

England 1

ICTV Species Name

Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus

Strain Info

Depositor

Health Protection Agency (CFI)

Original Reference

Bermingham et al (2012) Euro Surveill. 17(40):pii20290

Sequence Reference

KC164505

Culture Conditions

Mycoplasma Status

Negative

Storage Conditions

Store at or below -70°C

Host Cell Types

Cell line this virus has been successfully cultured in at NCPV: Vero AC free, ECACC cat no.08011101

Additional Info

Hazard Group (ACDP)

3

Genetically Modified

No

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Virus)

If the use of our viruses results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: MERS coronavirus (NCPV 1409231v).

It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.

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