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. 1985 Jan 26;1(8422):188-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(85)92026-4.

Inactivation of lymphadenopathy-associated virus by heat, gamma rays, and ultraviolet light

B Spire, D Dormont, F Barré-Sinoussi, L Montagnier, J C Chermann

Inactivation of lymphadenopathy-associated virus by heat, gamma rays, and ultraviolet light

B Spire et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

Lymphadenopathy associated virus is inactivated by heating at 56 degrees C for 30 min, and is not inactivated by 2 X 10(5) rad gamma irradiation or 5 X 10(3) J/m2 ultraviolet irradiation.

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