Proven Mutant Strain for Marek's Disease Vaccine
- Detailed Technology Description
- Cornell researchers discovered that a mutated strain of Marek’s disease virus (MDV) can be used as an effective vaccine against MDV in poultry.
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- *Abstract
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Cornell researchers discovered that a mutated strain of Marek’s disease virus (MDV) can be used as an effective vaccine against MDV in poultry.
- The mutation disrupts the stability of telomeres by targeting the template region.
- Vaccination with the mutated strain provided complete protection from MDV, with no disease or tumor development in chickens that were challenged.
- Vaccination offered 93% protection for animals very susceptible to MDV.
- Vaccination with the mutated strain was demonstrated to protect against MDV but does not induce MDV or tumors.
Potential Commercial Application:
- Vaccine for Marek's Disease for poultry.
- *Licensing
- PhillipOwh607-254-4508po62@cornell.edu
- Country/Region
- USA
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