HCV NS3 antibody

HCV NS3 antibody

CATALOGUE NUMBER

ANT-156

TYPE

Mouse antibody Monoclonal.

INTRODUCTION

HCV is a small 50nm, enveloped, single-stranded, positive sense RNAvirus in the family Flaviviridae. HCV has a high rate of replication with approximately one trillion particles produced each day in an infected individual. Due to lack of proofreading by the HCV RNA polymerase, the HCV has an exceptionally high mutation rate, a factor that may help it elude the host's immune response. Hepatitis C virus is classified into six genotypes(1-6) with several subtypes within each genotype. The preponderance and distribution of HCV genotypes varies globally. Genotype is clinically important in determining potential response to interferon-based therapy and the required duration of such therapy. Genotypes 1 and 4 are less responsive to interferon-based treatment than are the other genotypes (2, 3, 5 and 6).

IMMUNOGEN

Recombinant HCV NS-3 (genotype 1a).

IG SUBCLASS

Mouse IgG1.

DESCRIPTION

MAb to HCV NS-3, Monoclonal Antibody to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), NS-3.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

FORMULATION

Lyophilized from a solution containing no additives.

STABILITY

24 months when stored frozen prior to reconstitution. 
Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

SPECIFICITY

Recognizes Hepatitis C virus. Specific to NS-3.

USAGE

ProSpec's 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.