Clone # JD-D4

CATALOG # 1007

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The protein contains the C- terminus of gp46 and most of p21E of HTLV-I. This non-fusion, E. coli-derived protein, starts from HIV-1 env. amino acid 165, and is ending in amino acid 440.

PURIFICATION METHOD:
Organic extraction > Ceramic Hydroxyapatite> S-300. Protein is >95% pure (As determined by HPLC-C4, and 10% PAGE).

PROTEIN CONC:
1 mg/ml in 10 mM Na-PO4. pH 6.0, containing 0.1% SDS, and 1 mM DTT. Final concentration: 1 mg per vial.

STORAGE:
Protein is shipped at ambient temperature. Store at -20°C.

STABILITY:
Five years frozen. Six months in solution at 4°C.

SPECIFICITY:
Immunoreactive with all sera of HTLV-I and HTLV-II infected individuals with antibody response to HTLV envelope.

APPLICATIONS:
Use as an antigen in ELISA and Western Blots. Excellent reagent for correct detection of HTLV infections, with minimal specificity problems.