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Retrovirus isolated from human lymphoma cell lines

US5108920A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1989
Grant dateApr 28, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2740/10022
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel retrovirus isolated from human lymphoma cells is disclosed. The retrovirus is characterized by a C-type retroviral particle of approximately 100 nm diameter; and an approximately 27,000 molecular weight p24 core protein. Also disclosed are cell lines from which the virus can be obtained and screening methods for detecting the presence of the virus in human sera.

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