Susceptible cell lines for the production of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus by stable transfection of sialoadhesin and CD163

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes major economic losses in the pig industry worldwide. <it>In vivo</it>, the virus infects a subpopulation of tissue macrophages. <it>In vitro</it&...

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Main Authors: Delrue Iris, Van Gorp Hanne, Van Doorsselaere Jan, Delputte Peter L, Nauwynck Hans J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/10/48