Influenza-B virus is a genus in the virus family Orthomyxoviridae. The only species in this genus is called "Influenza B virus". Influenza B virus only infects humans and seals. This limited host range is apparently in contrast with those caused by the similar Influenza virus A as both mutate by both genetic drift and reassortment. Influenza-B virus evolves slower than A viruses and faster than C viruses. Influenza-B virus mutates at a rate 2-3 times lower than type A. However, influenza B mutates enough that lasting immunity is not possible. The Influenza B virus capsid is enveloped while its virion consists of a matrix protein + envelope + nucleoprotein complex + nucleocapsid, and a polymerase complex. Influenza B is sometimes spherical and sometimes filamentous. Its 500 or so surface projections are made of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase.
The Influenza B virus is 14648 nucleotides long and consists of eight segments of linear negative-sense, single-stranded RNA. The multipartite genome is encapsidated, each segment in a separate nucleocapsid, and the nucleocapsids are surrounded by one envelope.
Influenza Hemagglutinin protein is an envelope glycoprotein responsible for binding to sialic receptors and influenza viral entry into host cells. The antibody was produced by immunization of rabbits with purified recombinant influenza B Jiangsu/10/2003 Virus produced in insect cells using baculovirus expression vector system. The antigen was purified under conditions that preserve the HA proteins
biological activity and tertiary structure.
Recombinant Influenza B Jiangsu/10/2003.
90%.
PBS pH 7.0, 0.005% Sodium Azide & 50% glycerol.
Antibody is shipped in liquid form with ice packs.
Store at -20°C.
Influenza B haemagglutinin Western Blotting at a concentration of 0.5µg/ml. ELISA to be determined.
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