407363
Measles grade 2, Edmonston Strain
Size
£439.00
- SKU:
- 407363
- Purity:
- Optimally infected cells are disrupted in culture fluids. The suspension is clarified and concentrated by crossflow ultrafiltration.
- Storage Conditions:
- -70°C
- Supplier:
- United States Biological
- Format:
- Supplied as a liquid in MEM.
- Extra Details:
- The resulting antigen preparation contains a high concentration of virus and viral components as well as some cellular material suspended in MEM. Measles is part of the family Paramyxoviridae, Morbillivirus; It is a 300 nm diameter, enveloped; single-stranded RNA. Acute disease with prodromal fever, conjunctivitis, coryza, cough and Koplik spots on the buccal mucosa; red blotchy rash appears in 3 –7 days, beginning on the face and becoming generalized, lasting 4 – 7 days; leukopenia; more severe in infants and adults; bacterial superinfection. Source: Measles, strain Edmonston, from Vero cells. Applications: Suitable for use in both IgG and IgM detection in assays which include EIA with polystyrene and latex solid phases. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Inactivation: Mealses antigen is inactivated using gamma radiation. This procedure is effective primarily by damaging viral genetic material. Storage and Stability: Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -70°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
- Shipping Conditions:
- Dry Ice