Epstein-Barr virus ( HHV-4 ) p18 Mosaic Recombinant ( EBV p18 M )

Data sheet

Reconstitution

1mg/ml in PBS (after reconstitution).

Formulation

50mM Tris-Hcl pH 8.0, 60mM NaCl, 10mM glutathione and 50% glycerol.

Purity

EBV-p18 protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining).

Applications

EBV-p18 Mosaic antigen is suitable for ELISA and Western blots, excellent antigen for detection of HHV-4 (EBV) with minimal specificity problems.

Description

The E.Coli derived recombinant artificial mosaic protein contains two epitopes from C-end associated in one molecule from the HHV-4 p18 regions.

Protein Background

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also called Human herpes virus 4 (HHV-4), is a virusof the herpes family(which includes Herpes simplex virusand Cytomegalovirus. On infecting the B-lymphocyte, the linear virus genome circularizes and the virus subsequently p

Expression host

Escherichia Coli.

Stability

EBV p18 M although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C. Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.

Purification Method

EBV-p18 Mosaic was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.

Antibody Properties

Reconstitute with sterile H20. Mix gently, wash the sides of the vial and wait 30-60 seconds before use.

Titer

Antibody is shipped lyophilized at ambient temperature.

Protein content

By direct ELISA, 1:10,000 dilution will yield 0.5 O.D using alkaline phosphatase conjugated rabbit anti-mouse Ig (Jackson Laboratories).