Catalogue number
TBE-287
Introduction
TBE is caused by tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), a member of the family Flaviviridae.
A closely related virus in Far Eastern Eurasia, Russian spring-summer encephalitis virus (RSSEV).
The family Flaviviridae includes other tick-borne viruses are closely related to TBEV and RSSEV, such as Omsk hemorrhagic fever virus & Kyasanur Forest virus.
Louping ill virus is also a member of this family.
Description
The E.coli derived recombinant protein contains the Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus preM protein epitopes.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Purification Method
Encephalitis protein was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.
Purity
Encephalitis protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining).
Formulation
20mM MES pH 6.5, 8M urea, 200mM NaCl and 0.05% Tween-20.
Stability
Encephalitis protein although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C.
Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.
Specificity
Immunoreactive with sera of encephalitis virus infected individuals.
Safety Data Sheet
Applications
Encephalitis antigen is suitable for ELISA and Western blots, excellent antigen for detection of Tick-borne encephalitis virus with minimal specificity problems.
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.
