Influenza B virus (Yamagata Lineage)
ATCCVR-1813
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Influenza B virus strain B/Massachusetts/2/2012 is propagated in SPF chicken embryonated eggs. This strain was isolated in 2012 from a human in Massachusetts and was deposited by Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This virus is whole-genome sequenced and has applications in vaccine development and influenza research.
Product category
Viruses
Product type
Animal virus
Classification
Orthomyxoviridae, Influenzavirus B
Strain designation
B/Massachusetts/2/2012
Genome sequenced strain
Yes
Isolation source
Human
Geographical isolation
United States; Massachusetts
Applications
Vaccine development
Product format
Frozen
Storage condition
