Research Article

The structural polypeptide VP3 of infectious bursal disease virus carries group- and serotype-specific epitopes

Journal of General Virology 1991; 72(9):2275 · https://doi.org/10.1099/0022-1317-72-9-2275

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Abstract

Two independent non-overlapping epitopes could be demonstrated on the structural protein VP3 of infectious bursal disease virus by non-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies produced against serotypes I and II. Both serotypes have one epitope in common, whereas the second epitope is distinct for serotype I and serotype II.

Present address: Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, Paul-Ehrlich-Strasse 51-59, D-6070 Langen, Germany.