Powassan virus

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£639.00

SKU:: 592422
Purity:: Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Mouse
Clone:: 23H31
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide.
Extra Details:: Powassan virus is a positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the genus Flavivirus, of the Flaviviridae family. POWV is an arbovirus, transmitted by Ixodes and Dermacentor ticks, depending on geography (Hicar et al., 2011). Infected ticks then transmit the virus to small-medium sized mammals, which act as reservoirs. POWV can also be transmitted to humans, which are an incidental, dead-end host for the virus (Hermance et al., 2017). Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA and Immunofluorescence. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Immunofluorescence: 1:10-1:50 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.