Ba/F3 cell line back in risk group 1

Dr. Petra Kauch

Following a video conference with the ZKBS Virology Working Group, the ZKBS downgraded the Ba/F3 cell line from risk group (RG) 2 in 2024 back to RG 1.

The ZKBS had only upgraded the Ba/F3 cell line to RG 2 in 2024. Now it has been downgraded back to RG 1. This should be of great interest to those who use the line. The downgrading to risk group 1 was made following the submission of data from sequencing and infection trials with an indicator cell line. The ZKBS has already posted the downgrading on its website as of January 2025.

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