Adenovirus and Adenoviral Vectors

Family Adenoviridae; genus Mastadenovirus. The virus is non-enveloped with an icosahedral capsid at 70-90 nm in diameter and each contains a single linear, double-stranded DNA genome of approximately 36 kb. Adenovirus (AdV) vectors are viruses that have been engineered to carry exogenous DNA into host cells. The genetic modifications include removal of essential genes which renders the vector replication defective. AdV serotypes 2 and 5 are the most commonly used as vectors in vaccine development.

Human embryonic kidney (HEK) cell line or Human cervix carcinoma cells.

AdV infection causes a mild respiratory tract infection (resembling a common cold) which is self-limiting and generally asymptomatic. Infections may also affect the gastrointestinal tract, and eyes. Symptoms may include fever, nasal congestion, coryza, and pharyngitis. AdV and AdV vectors can induce varied immunological responses in the host, depending on serotype.

Usually 2 to 14 days.

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None available.

Infection is generally self-limiting and treatment is supportive.

Monitor for symptoms. Laboratory confirmation is done via immunofluorescence, enzyme-linked immunoassay, or PCR.

Report all incidents.

At least 10 cases have been reported up to 2006 (serotypes were unknown).

Fecal samples, respiratory secretions, other tissues from an infected individual. Primary hazards include contact of mucous membranes (mouth or eyes), ingestion, inhalation of viral particles, and injection.

Pathogen Safety Data Sheets

Containment Level 2 facilities, equipment, and operational practices. No open-bench work should be performed with AdV wild type or vectors. All work should be performed inside a Biosafety Cabinet. Use of needle-safe sharps is encouraged. Centrifuge rotors must have a lid, samples should be loaded/unloaded inside the BSC and the centrifuge should be decontaminated with appropriate disinfectant after use. If the vector is replication incompetent, animals infected with AdV vectors will remain at ABSL-2 for 72h, then moved to ABSL1.

If the vector is replication competent, animals will be housed at ABSL2 for the length of the experiment.

Notify others working in the lab. Allow aerosols to settle. Don appropriate PPE. Cover area of the spill with paper towels and apply an EPA registered disinfectant effective against non- enveloped viruses, working from the perimeter towards the center. Allow 30 minutes of contact time before disposal and cleanup of spill materials.

Contact Emory's Biosafety Officer (404-727-8863), the EHSO Office (404-727-5922), or The Spill Response Team (404-727-2888).

Flush eyes, mouth or nose for 15 minutes at eyewash station.

Wash area with soap and water for 15 minutes.

Immediately report incident to supervisor, complete an employee incident report in PeopleSoft.

7am-4pm (OIM): EUH (404-686-7941) EUHM (404-686-7106) WW (404-728-6431)

After Hours: OIM NP On Call 404-686-5500 PIC# 50464

Needle Stick (OIM): EUH (404-686-8587) EUHM (404-686-2352)

Yerkes: Maureen Thompson Office (404-727-8012) Cell (404-275-0963)

1-10% fresh bleach solution, a minimum of 10 min contact time is required. Alcohol is NOT an effective disinfectant against AdV.

AdV can be inactivated by heat (56 °C for 30 min, 60 °C for 2 min) and by autoclaving.

AdV is very stable in the environment and persist for 7 days to 3 months on dry inanimate surfaces at room temperature.

At minimum, personnel are required to don gloves, closed toed shoes, lab coat, and appropriate face and eye protection prior to working with Adenovirus. Additional PPE may be required depending on lab specific SOPs.

Use respiratory protection if work will be performed outside the biosafety cabinet. Additional precautions should be considered with work involving animals or large scale activities.