Malaria Pv. MSP1

Data sheet

Storage

Pv. MSP1 although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C. Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.

Formulation

Sterile Filtered solution containing Phosphate buffered saline, 25mM arginine and 1mM EDTA.

Purity

Protein is >95% pure as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Applications

Rapid test and Immunoassay.

Description

Merozoite surface antigen is a protein located on the outside of the merozoite, playing an imperative role in immune reaction. About 45% cases of malaria are infected by Plasmodium vivax (Pv). Pv. MSP1 has to be used with Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) togeth

Protein Background

Plasmodium falciparum is a protozoan parasite, one of the species of Plasmodium that cause malaria. Malaria parasites are members of the Apicomplexa. Apicomplexa are characterized by a set of organelles found in some stages of the parasite's life cycle. T

Reagent Appearance

Sterile Filtered clear solution.