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Relationship of in Vitro Phenotype of SIV and SHIV to Vaginal Transmission in Rhesus
| Virus isolate/clone | Replication in T cell lines | Replication in macrophages | Replication kinetics | Vaginal transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIVmac251 | + | + | Rapid | Yes |
| SHIV89.6PD | + | + | Intermediate | Yes |
| SI VmaclAll/239 | + | + | Delayed | Yes |
| SHIV89.6 | + | – | Delayed | Yes |
| SIVmac239 | + | – | Delayed | Yes |
| SIVmaclAll | + | + | Rapid | No |
| SHIVHXBc2 | + | + | Intermediate | No |
