[Physicochemical characteristics of an influenza virus population inactivated by gamma rays]

A study was made of the effect of 60Co-gamma-radiation on the integrity of particles of the influenza virus and on the structure of some of its proteins. The physicochemical changes in virions were shown to depend upon radiation conditions. A conclusion is made that it is possible to use gamma-rays in the production of a centrifuged virion influenza vaccine.