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Antiserum prepared against purified herpesvirus fractions of the Lucké tumor has been used in detecting the virus-containing nature of various tumor samples. Bright fluorescence of winter tumor cells was observed when reacted in the indirect immunofluorescence test with the prepared antiserum. No staining was observed in tumor samples not harboring the herpesvirus or in normal frog kidney sections. The evidence that the antiserum is specific for a frog herpesvirus antigen(s) is discussed.
The authors thank Mrs. Deborah Ramsey and Mrs. Michele St. Onge for their excellent technical assistance and care of the animals. The aid of John Delfs and John Wallace in the early phases of this study is gratefully acknowledged.
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