Catalogue number
ANT-217
Type
Mouse Antibody Monoclonal.
Introduction
Influenza-B virus is a genus in the virusfamily Orthomyxoviridae. The only species in this genus is called "Influenza B virus". Influenza B virus only infects humans and seals. This limited host range is apparently in contrast with those caused by the similar Influenza virus Aas both mutate by both genetic drift and reassortment. Influenza-B virus evolves slower than A viruses and faster than C viruses. Influenza-B virus mutates at a rate 2-3 times lower than type A. However, influenza B mutates enough that lasting immunity is not possible. The Influenza B virus capsidis enveloped while its virionconsists of a matrix protein + envelope + nucleoprotein complex + nucleocapsid, and a polymerase complex. Influenza B is sometimes spherical and sometimes filamentous. Its 500 or so surface projections are made of hemagglutinin and neuraminidase.
The Influenza B virus is 14648 nucleotides long and consists of eight segments of linear negative-sense, single-stranded RNA. The multipartite genome is encapsidated, each segment in a separate nucleocapsid, and the nucleocapsids are surrounded by one envelope.
Description
Hybridoma has been derived from hybridization of Sp2/0 myeloma cells with spleen cells of Balb/c mice immunized with purified influenza virus type B strain B/Tokio/53/99.
Clone
PIB-633-HY.
Immunogen
Influenza-B.
Ig Subclass
mouse IgG1.
Purification Method
Protein-A column.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered clear solution.
Formulation
In PBS, pH 7.4 and 0.1 % NaN3.
Shipping Conditions
Antibody is shipped as in liquid form with ice packs.
Storage Procedures
For long periods, store at 4°C.
Safety Data Sheet
Applications
Western blotting, ELISA, can also be used in indirect immunofluorescence.
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.
