HBsAg ayw pichia
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ayw, Pichia Recombinant

Introduction:
HBsAg is the surface antigenof the Hepatitis-B-Virus (HBV). The capsidof a virus has different surface proteins from the rest of the virus. The antigen is a protein that binds specifically on one of these surface proteins. It is commonly referred to as the Australian Antigen.

Source:
Pichia pastoris

Physical Appearance:
Sterile Filtered clear solution.

Formulation:
Sterile Filtered solution containing 20mM PBS, 0.03M NaCl and 0.001% Thimerosal.

Stability:
HBsAg protein should be stored at 4°C between 3-4 weeks and for future use should be stored desiccated below -18°C .

Purity:
Greater than 95.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE Coomassie staining.

Applications:
HBsAg protein was tested in ELISA with anti-HBsAg antibodies (capture and conjugate).
Immunochromatography (capture and conjugate).
Immunogen for monoclonal antibody production.

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.