Porcine Endogenous Retrovirus (PERV) and its Transmission Characteristics: A Study of the New Zealand Designated Pathogen-Free Herd

Previously a strategy for monitoring of pigs intended for cell transplantation was developed and successfully applied to several representative herds in New Zealand. A designated pathogen-free (DPF) herd has been chosen as a good candidate for xenotransplantation. This herd has previously tested fre...

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Main Authors: O. Garkavenko, S. Wynyard, D. Nathu, D. Simond, M. Muzina, Z. Muzina, L. Scobie, R. D. Hector, M. C. Croxson, P. Tan, B. R. Elliott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-12-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3727/096368908787648056