Characterization of a novel rat cytomegalovirus (RCMV) infecting placenta-uterus of Rattus rattus diardii

A new rat cytomegalovirus (RCMV) isolated from the placenta/uterus of a house rat (Rattus rattus diardii) was found to productively infect rat embryo fibroblast (REF) cells. The virus produced typical herpesvirus-like cytopathic effects characterized by a lytic infection. The well-known herpesvirus...

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Main Authors: Loh, H.S., Mohd-Azmi, M.L., Lai, K.Y., Sheikh-Omar, A.R., Zamri-Saad, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer-Verlag 2003
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/115721/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/115721/1/115721.pdf