Hepatitis C Virus 4th Generation Recombinant
The E. Coli derived recombinant protein contains a HCV fourth generation antigen, containing medium size core NS3, 3 and 2 epitopes from NS4 and NS5, respectively. The genotype of all sequences is 1b. The recombinant protein migrates at 33kDa. This fourth generation HCV antigen is suitable to produce HCV lateral flow immunoassay product tested by whole blood, serum and plasma. The peptides from four regions, core, NS3, NS4, NS5 are fused together. Add 70ul-80ul whole blood, serum or plasma, due to high volume antibody sample, this medium size antigen is used.
Applications
Each laboratory should determine an optimum working titer for use in its particular application.
Formulation
Purification Method
Purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.
Purity
Protein is >95% pure as determined by 12% PAGE (coomassie staining).
Source
Storage
HCV 4th Generation although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C. Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.
