PCR AS A TOOL FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF AVIAN TUMOR VIRUSES AND AVIAN TUMORS

Authors: Silva, Robert; Smith, Eugene

Submitted to: Avian Tumor Viruses Symposium
Publication Type: Proceedings
Publication Acceptance Date: 7/21/1997
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Technical Abstract: The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a relatively simple technique that can amplify rare DNA sequences by a factor of 10**6 or more. Because of its sensitivity and specificity, PCR is becoming a standard procedure used in human clinical diagnosis. PCR has also been used in an attempt to diagnose avian tumors. This presentation describes the current status of using PCR to detect REV, ALV, and MDV in avian tumors.