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  • Viral CYTOMEGALOVIRUS
  • Product Code
    PIP022
  • Description
    NATIVE CYTOMEGALOVIRUS
  • Product Type
    Antigen
  • Format
    Inactivated Pathogen
  • Applications
    E
  • Pack Size
    1 mg
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Viral CYTOMEGALOVIRUS Product Summary

Specificity

Cytomegalovirus is a member of the Herpesviridae family. It may be transmitted from person to person through urine, saliva, other bodily fluids, breast milk and transplanted organs. It is a common infection which mostly passes unnoticed. The infection may be dangerous to people who are immunocompromised such as those who are HIV positive or organ transplant recipients. The infection may also be dangerous to pre- and post-natal infants. Antiviral drugs are useful in the treatment of CMV infection.

Target Species

Viral

Product Form

Inactivated Cytomegalovirus - liquid

Preparation

The preparation contains CMV antigens from all stages of the replication cycle. The preparation also contains residual host cellular material.

The preparation is inactivated with 0.015% SDS. Inactivity is confirmed when no cytopathic effect is observed after 15 days of incubation on a monolayer of human foreskin.

Preservative Stabilisers

None present

Activity

This product has been rendered inactive by standard procedures. However this material should still be handled as infectious and should be disposed of appropriately.

Approx. Protein Concentrations

Batch specific. Please enquire for Certificate of Analysis.

Buffer Solution

NTE buffer pH8.0

Source

Cytomegalovirus strain AD-169 cultured in human foreskin cells.

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Application

Application NameYesNoNot DeterminedSuggested Dilution
ELISA

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Storage

Store at -70oC.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the protein.

Shelf Life

18 months from date of despatch.

Instructions For Use

PIP022 should be sonicated immediately before use to ensure the preparation is uniform.

Events

University of California San Fran-Mission Bay, CA   February 29, 2012
Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR  March 14, 2012