Catalogue number
TRP-241
Introduction
Treponema pallidum is a gram-negative spirochaete bacterium and is considered to be metabolically crippled. There are at least four known subspecies: T. pallidum pallidum, T. pallidum pertenue, T. pallidum carateum and T. pallidum endemicum. The helical structure of T. pallidum pallidum allows it to move in a corkscrew motion through viscous mediums such as mucus. Treponema pallidum sub sp. pallidum has one of the smallest bacterial genomes at 1.14 million base pairs (Mb) and has limited metabolic capabilities, reflecting its adaptation through genome reduction to the rich environment of mammalian tissue.
Description
The E.Coli derived recombinant protein contains the T. Pallidum p17 immunodominant regions. The protein contains beta- galactosidase (114 kDa) fused at the N- terminus.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Purification Method
Treponema Pallidum protein was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.
Purity
Treponema Pallidum protein protein is >90% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining).
Formulation
8M urea, 20mM Tris-HCl pH-8 and10mM B-ME.
Stability
Treponema Pallidum protein although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C.?
Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.
Specificity
Immunoreactive with sera of Trp. Pallidum infected individuals.
Applications
Treponema Pallidum protein is suitable for ELISA and Western blots, excellent antigen for detection of Trp. Pallidum with minimal specificity problems.
Safety Data Sheet
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.
