Hepatitis C Virus Core 22kDa Recombinant
The E. coli derived recombinant protein contains the HCV core nucleocapsid genotype 1b, immunodominant regions, amino acids 2-192, 22kDa. The protein is fused with b-galactosidase (114 kDa) at N-terminus.
Amino Acid Sequence
mstnpkpqrk tkrntnrrpq dvkfpgvgqi vggvyllprr gprlgvratr ktsersqprg rrqpipkarr pegrtwaqpg ypwplygneg cgwagwllsp rgsrpswgpt dprrrsrnlg kvidtltcgf adlmgyiplv gaplggaara lahgvrvled gvnyatgnlp gcsfsiflla llscltvpa.
Formulation
20mM Tris Hcl pH-8, 8M urea and 10mM b-mercaptoethanol.
Purification Method
HCV-Core protein was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.
Purity
HCV-Core Protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining).
Specificity
Immunoreactive with sera of HCV-infected individuals.
Storage
HCV-Corealthough stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C. Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.
