Reference Number: 00-21
Inventors: Sanjay Kapil and Kumar Shanmukhappa
Description
The invention describes a novel plasmid, useful in transforming previously non-susceptible (to PRRSV) cell lines, including non-simian cell lines, into susceptible ones. Details are available at the reference cited below.
Application
The invention has potential application in multiple fields of porcine health, including but not limited to vaccine production (custom vaccines in particular), assessing a pig’s susceptibility to PRRSV, breeding for reduced susceptibility, and the development of antiviral compounds.
Patent Status
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