Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
The cells express a cell surface glycoprotein of 61000 daltons (45000 daltons when not glycosylated) that is characteristic of HTLV infection.
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