Hepatitis E Virus (HEV)

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£678.00

SKU:: H1927-01E
Application:: WB
Purity:: Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Rabbit
Immunogen:: Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa627-637, CPECRTLGLQG of the 71kD HEV capsid protein
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.02% sodium azide.
Extra Details:: Type E hepatitus virus (HEV) is transmitted through fecal-oral route. In developing country with hot climate, HEV outbreak is common with a high mortality in pregnant woman. The viruc has a 7.6kb positve sense single strained RNA genome enclosed in a capsid without envelope. There are three open ring reading frames (ORFs) on the HEV genome. ORF1 encodes protease, methyl-transferase, helicase and replicase. ORF2 encodes capsid protein. The function of the protein encoded by PRF3 is undefined. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Western Blot: 1:100-1:2000 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.