Recovery of Replication-Competent and G-Gene-Deleted Rabies Viruses from cDNA

This protocol describes the recovery of replication-competent rabies viruses (RV) such as SAD L16 or SAD L16-eGFP. It is suggested that at least three parallel transfection experiments are performed to increase the success rate (in three 3.5-cm(2) dishes or in three wells in a six-well plate). The entire protocol takes 10 d, and successful rescue can be obtained after 6 d. An additional procedure for the recovery of G-gene-deleted viruses is also included. Please note that appropriate biosafety measures are needed.