Marburg Virus (MARV, MBG)

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£639.00

SKU:: 551132
Purity:: Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography from ascites fluid or culture medium.
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Mouse
Clone:: 20K3
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide. No stabilizing proteins have been added.
Extra Details:: Marburg virus (MARV, MBG) is a representative of Filoviridae family of RNA containing viruses. MBG is an exceptionally dangerous pathogen, which induces a severe contagious and highly lethal (53-88%) febrile disease with hemorrhagic syndrome. The name 'thread viruses' is based on their morphology. MBG made its appearance in 1967 in the form of frightening nosocomial outbreak, initially among polio vaccine production workers in Germany in contact with Ugandan green monkeys and their kidney tissues. The patho-and immuno-genesis of MBG fever have so far been little studied, no specific agents or treatment methods have been developed. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: ELISA: 1:20-1:200 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. 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.