Inability to Detect Hepatitis B Virus or Specific Antigens in Transformed Chimpanzee Lymphocytes
Charles A. Schable, Brittany L. Murphy, K. R. Berquist, C. R. Gravelle, J. E. Maynard
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Charles A. Schable, Brittany L. Murphy, K. R. Berquist, C. R. Gravelle, J. E. Maynard
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Transformed chimpanzee lymphocytes were examined to determine whether they would support the replication of hepatitis B virus. After 5 months, no hepatitis B virus, hepatitis B surface antigen, or antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen was detected.
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Transformed chimpanzee lymphocytes were examined to determine whether they would support the replication of hepatitis B virus. After 5 months, no hepatitis B virus, hepatitis B surface antigen, or antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen was detected.
Key concepts: Virology, Biology, Antigen, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis B, Antibody, Virus, Hepatitis