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SUMMARY

The presence of an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase is demonstrated in purified rotavirus particles. Optimum polymerase activity was found between 45 to 50 °C, at pH 8, and in the presence of 10 m-magnesium ions. The polymerase product was highly sensitive to pancreatic RNase (97%) in low or high salt concentration. The enzyme was activated by EDTA treatment of intact particles or heat shock. The similarities between reovirus, blue-tongue virus and rotavirus polymerases are discussed.

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