Recombinant HTLV-1 p24 core Antigen

Specification

• Cat#: HTL-254
• Product Name: Recombinant HTLV-1 p24 core Antigen
• Description: The E. coli derived recombinant protein contains the full-length sequence of HTLV-I p24, spanning all of p24. The protein contains 214 amino acids having an Mw of 24 kDa.
• Species: HTLV-1
• Molecular Weight: 24 kDa
• Introduction: Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) is a human, single-stranded RNA retrovirus that causes T-cell leukemia and T-cell lymphoma. The virus activates a subset of T-helper cellscalled Th1cells. The result is a proliferation of Th1 cells and overproduction of Th1 related cytokines (mainly IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha). Feedback mechanisms of these cytokines cause a suppression of the Th2 lymphocytes and a reduction of Th2 cytokine production (mainly IL-4, IL-5, IL-10 and IL-13). The end result is a reduction in the ability of the infected host to mount an adequate immune response to invading organisms that require a predominantly Th2 dependant response (these include parasitic infections and production of mucosal and humoral antibodies).
• Purity: HTLV-1 p24 protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining) and RP-HPLC.
• Stability: HTLV-1 p24 although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C.Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.
• Application: HTLV-1 p24 antigen can be used for ELISA and Western blots, excellent antigen for early detection of HIV seroconvertors with minimal specificity problems.