Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in Serum Using Physical Methods

• Published in: Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases Vol. 77; no. 4; pp. 201 - 204
• Main Authors: Harada, Toshihiko, Fujimoto, Hirofumi, Fukushi, Shuetsu, Ishii, Koji, Hanaki, Ken-Ichi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan National Institute of Infectious Diseases 31.07.2024; Japan Science and Technology Agency
• Subjects: Animal models; biosafety; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Deactivation; Gamma irradiation; Gamma Rays; Heat treatment; Heat treatments; Hot Temperature; Humans; Inactivation; Irradiation; Occupational safety; Pandemics; Radiation damage; SARS-CoV-2; Serology; Serum - radiation effects; Serum - virology; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Ultraviolet radiation; Ultraviolet Rays; Viral diseases; Virus Inactivation - radiation effects; γ Radiation; SARS-CoV-2; inactivation; serology; biosafety

Since 2019, many studies on coronavirus disease 2019, which has caused extensive damage as a pandemic, have been ongoing on a global scale. These include serological and biochemical studies using sera from patients and animal models. Testing with these sera must be performed after inactivation of se...