B.Microti IRA

Data sheet

Formulation

B.Microti IRA is supplied in 20mM HEPES buffer pH-7.6, 250mM NaCl and 20% glycerol.

Purity

Greater than 80.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Description

Recombinant Babesia Microti IRA produced in SF9 is a glycosylated, polypeptide chain having a calculated molecular mass of 77,554 Dalton. B.Microti IRA is expressed with a 10xHis tag at N-terminus and purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Protein Background

Babesiosis is a disease caused by apicomplexan parasites of the Babesia genus. The Babesia microti life cycle involves 2 hosts, which include a rodent, mainly the white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) and a tick in the Ixodes genus. During a blood meal

Expression host

Sf9 insect cells.

Reagent Appearance

Sterile Filtered clear solution.

Stability

Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.