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Figure 4

From: Isolation and genetic characterization of human coronavirus NL63 in primary human renal proximal tubular epithelial cells obtained from a commercial supplier, and confirmation of its replication in two different types of human primary kidney cells

Figure 4

Transmission electron micrographs of contaminated RPTEC cells. [A] Contaminated RPTEC cells, 5 day culture, original magnification 6000x. Vacuoles (v) and evidence of cell deterioration are evident. [B] Round, electron dense cytoplasmic inclusion (blue arrow) in 5 day old culture of contaminated RPTEC cells, original magnification35,000x. [C] Free virus-like particles (thin arrows), and virus-like particles in a vesicle (thick arrow) from a 5 day culture of contaminated RPTEC cells, original magnification 35,000x.

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Virology Journal

ISSN: 1743-422X