Monday, May 30, 2011

SARS Spike Antibody


Catalog#:3225

A novel coronavirus has recently been identified as the causative agent of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) (1-2). Coronaviruses are a major cause of upper respiratory diseases in humans (3). The genomes of these viruses are positive-stranded RNA approximately 27-31kb in length. SARS infection can be mediated by the binding of the viral spike protein, a glycosylated 139 kDa protein and the major surface antigen of the virus, to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) on target cells. This binding can be blocked by a soluble form of ACE2 (4).

Additional Names: SARS Spike (IN3), SARS

Source:SARS Spike antibody was raised against a synthetic peptide corresponding to amino acids near the center of the SARS Spike glycoprotein.
Purification: Affinity chromatography purified via peptide column
Clonality and Clone: This is a polyclonal antibody.
Host: SARS Spike antibody was raised in rabbit.

Please use anti-rabbit secondary antibodies.
Immunogen: Human SARS Spike (Intermediate Domain 3) Peptide (Cat. No. 3225P)
Application: SARS Spike (IN3) antibody can be used for the detection of SARS Spike protein in ELISA. It will detect 10 ng of free peptide at 1 µg/ml.Other applications are pending.
Tested Application(s): E
Buffer: Antibody is supplied in PBS containing 0.02% sodium azide.
Blocking Peptide:Cat. No. 3225P - SARS Spike (IN3) Peptide
Long-Term Storage: SARS Spike antibody can be stored at 4ºC, stable for one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Species Reactivity: V
GI Number: 30173397
Accession Number: P59594
Short Description: (IN3) SARS virus membrane protein
References

1. Marra MA, Jones SJ, Astell CR, et al. The Genome sequence of the SARS-associated corona virus. Science 2003;300:1399-404.
2. Rota PA, Oberste MS, Monroe SS, et al. Characterization of a novel coronavirus associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome. Science 2003;300:1394-9.
3. Navas-Nartin SR and Weiss S. Coronavirus replication and pathogenesis: Implications for the recent outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and the challenge for vaccine development. J Neurovirol. 2004;10:75-85.
4. Li W, Moore MJ, Vasileva N, et al. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 is a functional receptor for the SARS coronavirus. Nature 2003;426:450-4.

1 comment:

pSIVA said...

Hi all,

Severe acute respiratory syndrome or SARS is a respiratory disease in humans which is caused by the SARS coronavirus. It is not claimed to have been eradicated, as it may still be present in its natural host reservoirs and may potentially return into the human population in the future. Thanks a lot!