Antigenic characterization of a new gibbon ape leukemia virus isolate: Seroepidemiologic assessment of an outbreak of gibbon leukemia

Jeffery M. Krakower, Steven R. Tronick, Robert E. Gallagher, Robert C. Gallo, Stuart A. Aaronson

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Abstract

A type‐C virus recently isolated from a leukemic gibbon in a colony located on Hall's Island, Bermuda, was characterized with respect to the antigenic properties of its gag and env gene‐coded proteins. This virus, designated GaLV‐H, was found to be closely related immunologically to type‐C viruses previously isolated from gibbons (GaLV‐SF, GaLV‐SEATO, GaLV‐Br) and from woolly monkey (SSAV). However, GaLV‐H was readily differentiated from these isolates in a radioimmunoassay for its env gene product, gp70. Seroepidemiology established that GaLV‐H was horizontally transmitted among gibbons within the colony. There was no evidence of exposure leading to an immune response to the virus or viral antigenemia in humans working in association with these animals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)715-720
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Cancer
Volume22
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 1978
Externally publishedYes

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