Cytomegalovirus (FITC)

Cytomegalovirus is a member of the Herpesviridae family. It may be transmitted from person to person through urine, saliva, other bodily fluids, breast milk and transplanted organs. It is a common infection which mostly passes unnoticed. The infection may be dangerous to people who are immunocompromised such as those who are HIV positive or organ transplant recipients. The infection may also be dangerous to pre- and post-natal infants. Antiviral drugs are useful in the treatment of CMV infection.\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Immunofluorescence. Other applications have not been tested. \n\nRecommended Dilutions: \nImmunofluorescence: Acetone fixation of the antigen source is recommended prior to staining.\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. \n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. FITC conjugates are sensitive to light.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

C9100-04B

Size

1ml

Applications

IF

Hosts

Goat

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 10mg/ml BSA, 0.1% sodium azide. Labeled with FITC.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified

Isotype

IgG

Additional Info

Recognizes glycoprotein B (gB) of cytomegalovirus. Does not crossreact with HEp-2 cells and human fibroblasts by IFA.\nDoes not react with HSV and VZV by indirect immunofluorescence.