Recombinant SARS Matrix Antigen

Specification

• Cat#: HIV-275
• Product Name: Recombinant SARS Matrix Antigen
• Description: The E. coli derived 30 kDa recombinant protein contains the Matrix protein 182-216 amino acids immunodominant regions.
• Species: SARS
• Molecular Weight: 30 kDa
• Introduction: SARS Coronavirus is an enveloped virus containing three outer structural proteins, namely the membrane (M), envelope (E), and spike (S) proteins. Spike (S)-glycoprotein of the virus interacts with a cellular receptor and mediates membrane fusion to allow viral entry into susceptible target cells. Accordingly, S-protein plays an important role in virus infection cycle and is the primary target of neutralizing antibodies.
• Purity: SARS Matrix Protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining).
• Formulation: 50mM Tris-HCl, 60mM NaCl, and 50% glycerol.
• Stability: SARS Matrix protein is shipped at ambient temperature.Upon arrival, store at -20C.
• Usage: All the products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.

Pharmaceutical Information

• Applications: SARS Matrix antigen can be used for ELISA and Western blots, excellent antigen for detection of SARS with minimal specificity problems.