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TREATMENT OF VIRUSES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4142521

A vaccine preparation method was developed for destroying the infectivity of live viruses while retaining the antigenicity. The method comprises exposing the virus to 0.5 to 6 x 10/sup 6/ rad of ionizing radiation (preferably gamma) in the presence of a protective agent. The protective agent is antioxidant in nature and should be used in amounts from 0.05to 0.3% (wt/vol). Histidine and sodium p-aminohippurate are preferred for influenza and mumps viruses respectively. The protective effects of various chemicals on the antigenicity of irradiated influenza A virus are illustrated. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-003583
OSTI ID:
4142521
Report Number(s):
CA 660388
Country of Publication:
Canada
Language:
English

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