Non-naturally occurring porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and methods of using
A non-naturally occurring porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is provided herein, and methods of making and using the non-naturally occurring PRRSV also are provided.
1. A porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)-CON nucleic acid having the sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1.
2. A composition comprising the nucleic acid of claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
3. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising an adjuvant.
4. A virus particle comprising the PPRSV-CON nucleic acid of claim 1 .
5. A composition comprising the virus particle of claim 4 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
6. A method for imparting heterologous cross-protection against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PPRS) Type 2 strains in a porcine, comprising administering, to a porcine, an effective amount of the virus particle of claim 4 .
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the administration is selected from the group consisting of intramuscularly, intraperitoneally, and orally.