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Serum-free media containing no animal-derived components were assessed for their efficacy to produce live attenuated varicella virus. Serum-free medium containing an ultrafiltrate of soy protein acid hydrolysate and lipid resulted in a viral production yield comparable to media containing fetal bovine serum, indicating that varicella virus can be produced without the risk of contamination associated with the use of bovine serum.
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Revisions requested; Revisions requested 20 December 2004; Accepted 21 December 2004
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Chun, BH., Kwon Lee, Y., Bang, WG. et al. Use of plant protein hydrolysates for varicella virus production in Serum-Free Medium. Biotechnol Lett 27, 243–248 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-004-8357-4
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