Catalogue number
ZKV-005
Introduction
Zika virus (ZIKV) belongs to the family Flaviviridae and the genus Flavivirus, it is transmitted by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti and A. albopictus. The Zika virus is related to the dengue, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and West Nile viruses. Much like the other flaviviruses, Zika virus is enveloped and icosahedral and has a nonsegmented, single-stranded, positive-sense RNA genome. Zika fever is an infection, which often causes no symptoms or only mild ones, like a mild form of dengue fever, and it is treated by rest. As of February 2016, there has been mounting evidence that Zika fever in pregnant women can cause abnormal brain development in their fetuses by mother-to-child transmission, which may result in miscarriage or microcephaly, however it is not yet known whether Zika virus causes microcephaly. Furthermore, a connection has been established with neurologic conditions in infected *****s, including Guillain–Barre syndrome.
Description
Sf9 derived recombinant Zika Envelope protein, having an Mw of approximately 50kDa.
The Zika Envelope protein is fused to a 6xHis tag and purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.
Source
Sf9, Baculovirus cells.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered solution.
Formulation
Zika Envelope protein contains Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4 and 0.09% NaN3.
Stability
Zika Envelope protein although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C.
Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.
Purity
Zika Envelope protein is >80% pure as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Applications
Each laboratory should determine an optimum working titer for use in its particular application.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. They may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
