Herpes Simplex Virus I (HSV I, Herpes Simplex Virus 1, HSV1)

Catalog Number: USB-H2033-03E
Article Name: Herpes Simplex Virus I (HSV I, Herpes Simplex Virus 1, HSV1)
Biozol Catalog Number: USB-H2033-03E
Supplier Catalog Number: H2033-03E
Alternative Catalog Number: USB-H2033-03E-1
Manufacturer: US Biological
Category: Molekularbiologie
Application: ELISA
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) belongs to Herpesviridae, a family of viruses with several members that invade the human nervous system, causing a variety of illnesses including cold sores, chickenpox, shingles and various cancers. Herpes viruses may also cause encephalitis or infectious corneal blindness. HSV is transmitted during close contact with an infected person who is shedding virus from the skin, in saliva or in secretions from the genitals and commonly persists in latent infection. H2033-03E contains a high concentration of virus particles and components in tissue culture medium containing a low concentration of bovine serum. Some residual host cellular material is present. Viral Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) MacIntyre strain, cultured in BSC-1, a cell line derived from African Green monkey kidney. Activity: Antigenic activity is 71% of internal reference standard Inactivation: Gamma radiation, which primarily damages viral genetic material. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -70C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Form: Supplied as a liquid in Tissue culture medium. Preservative free.