SARS M Protein (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Infectious Disease SARS

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide.

Raised against a synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids at the amino-terminus of the SARS M protein (Genbank accession no. P59596)

A novel coronavirus has recently been identified as the causative agent of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Coronaviruses are a major cause of upper respiratory diseases in humans. The genomes of these viruses are positive-stranded RNA approximately 27-31kb in length. The M protein (Membrane protein, Matrix protein) is one of the major structural viral proteins. It is an integral membrane protein involved in the budding of the viral particles and interacts with S (Spike) protein and the nucleocapsid protein .

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

Recommended Dilutions:
ELISA: 1ug/ml Detects 5ng of free peptide
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.