MV 89-165 a.a.
Measles Virus 89-165 a.a. Recombinant

Introduction:
Measles, also known as rubeola, caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus. To date, 21 strains of the measles virus have been identified. Measles virus (MV) is an enveloped, nonsegmented negative-stranded RNA virus of the Paramyxoviridae family.

Description:
The E.coli derived recombinant protein contains the nucleocapsid immunodominant regions, 89-165 amino acids.

Purification Method:
Purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.

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

Formulation:
50mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 60mM NaCl, 10mM glutathione, 0.05% sarcosil and 50% glycerol.

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

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

Applications:
Measles protein can be used in ELISA and Western Blots. Immunoreactive with sera of Measles Virus infected individuals.

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.