MS2CNR22

MS2CNR22 is a research designation for a specific strain of the bacteriophage MS2. Bacteriophages, often shortened to phages, are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria. MS2 is a well-characterized, single-stranded RNA bacteriophage belonging to the Leviviridae family. Its small genome and rapid replication cycle have made it a model organism in various fields of research.

The "CNR22" designation likely refers to a specific isolate or a modified version of the MS2 phage, possibly developed or characterized by a particular research group or institution. These designations are often used to distinguish between different stocks of the same virus, which may have accumulated mutations or been engineered for specific experimental purposes. Researchers might use such modified phages to study gene expression, protein synthesis, viral evolution, or as tools in molecular biology techniques. MS2 phages are also employed in environmental monitoring, particularly for detecting bacterial contamination, due to their ease of cultivation and detection. The exact nature of the modifications or the specific research context of MS2CNR22 would be detailed in the scientific literature where it is first described or utilized.