E is the major envelope glycoprotein with dual function: protein receptor and important producer of neutralising antibodies during immune response. It is also responsible for the virus adhesion to host membrane.
REFERENCES
RAG0001 WB, DB, Indirect ELISA, positive control in direct ELISA
GENE
Mayor envelope glycoprotein gene
DESCRIPTION
Envelope glycoprotein
PURITY
>98% in a SDS-PAGE
SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS
Proteins will be shipped on dry ice or ice pack. Upon arrival they should be stored at -20ºC to -80ºC. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles
STABILITY
The protein will remain stable for four years if stored frozen
SPECIFICITY
The protein is immunoreactive against seropositive individuals to West Nile virus infection
IVD
Serodiagnosis of infections caused by West Nile virus
