HIV-1 gp41 16kDa

Data sheet

Formulation

Lyophilized from 1mg/ml in 20mM Na-carbonate, pH 9.6.

Solubility

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized HIV-1 gp41 in sterile 18M-cmH2O not less than 100ug/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.

Purity

Greater than 95.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Description

Recombinant HIV-1 gp41 Subtype B produced in E.coli is a non-glycosylated polypeptide chain having a molecular mass of 16kDa and fused to a His tag at N-terminus.

Protein Background

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirusthat can lead to a condition in which the immune systembegins to fail, leading to opportunistic infections. HIV primarily infects vital cells in the humanimmune systemsuch as helper T cells(specifically CD

Expression host

Escherichia Coli.

Reagent Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Stability

HIV-1 gp41 although stable at room temperature for 4 weeks, should be stored below -18°C. Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.