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Adenovirus
Research by N. Griesche and colleagues in adenovirus provides new insights
April 27th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Growth characteristics of human adenoviruses on porcine cell lines' new findings in adenovirus. According to a study from Berlin, Germany, "Human adenoviruses (hAdV) have been recognized as a highly prevalent virus family causing severe disease in immunocompromised patients. In xenotransplantation the xenograft therefore will be exposed to these viruses, which in case of its infection might contribute to posttransplant complications." "To evaluate the susceptibility of porcine cells for hAdV, we infected the porcine cell line POEK with seven serotypes representing all six hAdV species. Additionally, a second porcine cell line (ST) was infected...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-27)
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