Abstract
Summary A direct experimental comparison of the Tipula iridescent virus and the Sericesthis iridescent virus has shown them to be very similar but not identical. After extensive purification the viruses were differentiated by electrophoretic mobility, tryptic peptide patterns, serological cross-reactivity, and pathogenicity in a group of host insects. The viruses were identical in gross chemical composition and in a number of physical properties. A particle weight of 1.2 to 1.3 × 109 daltons was calculated by three methods. A slower sedimenting top component consisting of empty protein shells was found during the purification of each virus; similar empty shells could be produced by succinylation or formic acid-diphenylamine treatment of whole virus.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
