Catalogue number
ANT-662
Introduction
Noroviruses are categorized into two groups - group 1 and group 2. Norovirus is a widespread virus which can cause human gastroenteritis, an illness characterized with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting and sickness. In America there are about 20 million causes of infection by Nororvirus, 800 ending in deaths. Worldwide, this virus infects around 267 million people and causes over 200,000 deaths per year. Even though having norovirus is unpleasant, it is seldom dangerous and typically ends in full recovery after few days. The cases resulting in deaths are primarily very young, elderly and immuno-suppressed individuals and people from less developed countries. Norovirus is extremely contagious and is spread from person to person, by infected food or water or polluted surfaces. Outbreaks usually happen from November to April, peaking in January.
Type
Mouse antibody Monoclonal.
Description
Paired Norovirus Group-I antibodies, capture and conjugating, target the viral nuclear protein. They were developed to detect Norovirus I antigen in stool rapid test. The capture antibody is used as a coating antibody, and the conjugating antibody is used as the conjugate to bind to colloid gold.
Please note that when ordering for example: 100µg antibody we ship 50µg from each of the antibodies (100µg in total).
Purification Method
Purified monoclonal IgG by protein A chromatography.
Purity
Greater than 95%.
Physical Appearance
2 vials of sterile filtered clear colorless solution.
Formulation
* Norovirus Group I capture antibody in 1xPBS, pH 7.4.
* Norovirus Group I conjugating antibody in 1xPBS, pH 7.4.
Stability
Norovirus Group I antibody although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Applications
Lateral flow immunoassay.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. They may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
