COMPOSITIONS USEFUL IN CONTROLLING MAREK'S DISEASE

摘要

A novel sequence in the genome of Marek's disease virus (MDV) containing an immediate early gene associated with lytic infection and/or tumor cell development of MDV-infected cells, is described. The location of this sequence in the MDV genome is shown in the figure. The deduced amino acid sequence of the 94 amino acid protein, encoded by this novel sequence, is also disclosed. Disclosed are the use of the novel sequence and the 94 amino acid protein in strategies to control Marek's disease such as by vaccination.