FRA is the Trypanosoma cruzi cytoskeleton assocociated protein. It is built up of repeats of 68 amino acids that are very much conserved between strains and isolates of Trypanosoma cruz. This antigen is useful for detection of chronic infection.
REFERENCES
RAG0005 WB, DB, Indirect ELISA, positive control in direct ELISA, CLIA, lateral-flow
GENE
FRA
DESCRIPTION
Cytoskeleton associated antigen
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 Chagas
