Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Antigen, Long Strain

Molecular Biology / MB-Infectious Disease

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in 0.05M Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 0.1M sodium chloride, 5mM EDTA, 0.09% sodium azide, 0.005% thimerosal

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a member of the paramoxyvirus subfamily Pneumovirinae. RSV is a common cause of common cold-like respiratory tract illnesses, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, particularly in infants and young children. Most children will have been infected by the virus by 2-3 years of age. Infection does not confer immunity and re-infection is common. Currently no vaccine exists and treatment is mostly supportive.

Product Description:
RSV Antigen. Produced from RSV-infected MA104 cells.

Inactivation:
Inactivated with 0.05% thimerosal and beta-propiolactone treatment

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:
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 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.