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Hepatitis C Virus Core Genotype-5 Recombinant ( HCV Core Genotype-5 )
DescriptionThe E.coli derived recombinant protein contains the HCV core nucleocapsid immunodominant regions, amino acids 2-119.Purification MethodHCV Core Genotype-5 protein was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.PurityHCV Core
Data sheet
| Storage | HCV Core Genotype-5 although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C. Please prevent freeze thaw cycles. |
| Formulation | 25mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 1.5M Urea, 0.2% Triton-X and 50% glycerol. |
| Purity | Protein is >95% pure as determined by SDS-PAGE. |
| Applications | HCV Core Genotype-5 antigen is suitable for ELISA and Western blots, excellent antigen for detection of HCV with minimal specificity problems. |
| Description | The E.coli derived recombinant protein contains the HCV core nucleocapsid immunodominant regions, amino acids 2-119. |
| Protein Background | HCV is a small 50nm, enveloped, single-stranded, positive sense RNAvirus in the family Flaviviridae. HCV has a high rate of replication with approximately one trillion particles produced each day in an infected individual. Due to lack of proofreading by the HCV RNA polymerase, the HCV has an exceptionally high mutation rate, a factor that may help it elude the host's immune response. Hepatitis C virus is classified into six genotypes(1-6) with several subtypes within each genotype. The preponderance and distribution of HCV genotypes varies globally. Genotype is clinically important in determining potential response to interferon-based therapy and the required duration of such therapy. Genotypes 1 and 4 are less responsive to interferon-based treatment than are the other genotypes (2, 3, 5 and 6). |
| Purification Method | HCV Core Genotype-5 protein was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique. |