Lassa Virus GP2

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£908.00

SKU:: 059411
Purity:: Purified by affinity chromatography.
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Mouse
Immunogen:: Gamma rays inactivated strain LASV
Clone:: EBS-I-304
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.02% sodium azide.
Extra Details:: Lassa virus is a member of the Arenaviridae and causes Lassa fever in predominantly West Africa. The main reservoir is formed by local rodents. Up to half a million people are estimated to attract the disease yearly and mortality rates may reach as much as 50%. Viral proteins, coded within two ambisense RNA strands, include GP1, GP2, NP, polymerase and Z matrix protein. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Immunofluorescence (IC): 1:100-1:200 (0.5-1ug/ml). Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-1:100 (1-2ug/ml). Western Blot: 1:50-1:100 (1-2ug/ml). Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Positive Control: Cells, serum or tissues infected with Lassa virus. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.