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. |