MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MSTNPKPQRK TKRNTNRRPQ DVKFPGGGQI VGGVYLLPRR GPRLGVRATR KTSERSQPRG RRQPIPKARR PEGRTWAQPG YPWPLYGNEG CGWAGWLLSP RGSRPSWGPT DPRRRSRNLG.

The HCV Core protein solution (0.5mg/ml) contains 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 0.4M Urea and 10% glycerol.

Sterile filtered colorless solution.

Greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

E. coli

Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.