Sendai virus
ATCCVR-907
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Sendai virus strain Cantell is propagated in SPF chicken embryonated eggs. This strain was deposited by the Central Public Health Laboratory, Helsinki, Finland. This product is whole-genome sequenced and is widely used for induction of interferon and cell fusion. It also has applications in infectious and respiratory disease research.
Product category
Viruses
Product type
Animal virus
Classification
Paramyxoviridae, Respirovirus
Strain designation
Cantell
Common name
Murine parainfluenza 1
Isolation source
Early history of this Helsinki laboratory strain is not clear.
Geographical isolation
Finland; Helsinki
Applications
Infectious disease research
Respiratory disease research
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
-70°C or colder