Der F1
Der F1 Mosaic Protein Recombinant

Synonyms:
Peptidase 1, Major mite fecal allergen Der f 1, Allergen Der f I, Der f 1, DERF1, Der F1.

Introduction:
DERF1 is a thiol protease that hydrolyzes proteins, with a preference for Phe or basic residues. DERF1 is a C1 peptidase family member. DERF1 has extensive endopeptidase specificity. DERF1 causes an allergic reaction in humans. Common symptoms of mite allergy are bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis.

Description:
The E.Coli derived recombinant protein contains the Der F1 epitopes 25-51, 74-95, 189-209 amino acids.

Method:
Purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.

Purity:
Protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining) and RP-HPLC.

Formulation:
10mM Tris-HCl, pH 6.5, 100mM Sodium Phosphate and 8M urea.

Storage:
Protein is shipped at ambient temperature.
Upon arrival, Store at -20°C .

Stability:
Five years frozen. One month in solution at room temperature.

Applications:
Use as an antigen in ELISA and Western Blots.

Usage:
Prospec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals