HBV core (1-183 a.a.)

Data sheet

Storage

HBV Core protein although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C. Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.

Formulation

7.5mM phosphate buffer pH-7.2, 75mM NaCl and 50% glycerol.

Purity

HBV Core protein is >95% pure as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Description

The E.Coli derived 18 kDa recombinant protein contains the HBV core ayw immunodominant region, amino acids 1-183.

Protein Background

Hepatitis B is one of a few known non-retroviralviruses which employ reverse transcriptionas a part of its replication process. (HIV, a completely unrelated virus, also uses reverse transcription, but it is a retrovirus.) HBV invades the cell by binding t

Amino acid sequence

MDIDPYKEFG ASVELLSFLP SDFFPSIRDL LDTASALYRE ALESPEHCSPHHTALRQAIL CWGELMNLAT WVGSNLEDPA SRELVVSYVN VNMGLKFRQL LWFHVSCLTF GRETVLEYLV SFGVWIRTPP AYRPPNAPIL STLPETTVVR RRGRSPRRRT PSPRRRRSQS PRRRRSQSRE SQC.

Purification Method

HBV Core protein was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.