Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) nucleotide sequence
AssigneeCornell Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsMargaret C. Barr, Roger J. Avery, Claudia A. Sutton
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Abstract
This invention relates to a highly cytopathic and infectious clone constructed from the genomic DNA of a cat FIV. The nucleotide sequences of the infectious clone is disclosed. The nucleotide sequence, and peptides derived therefrom can be used in the detection of, and protection against FIV in both domestic and nondomestic cats. Further, chimeric viruses having the desired immunologic and pathogenic properties can be constructed.
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A feline immunodeficiency virus which exhibits morphological and immunological properties of the retrovirus which is designated as FIV-Oma3 (SEQ ID NO:7).
An isolated and purified nucleic acid molecule which encodes a polypeptide selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:8, SEQ ID NO:9, SEQ ID NO:10, SEQ ID NO:11, SEQ ID NO:12, SEQ ID NO:13, SEQ ID NO:14 and SEQ ID NO:15.
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