| Influenza virus is a single-stranded RNA virus, segmented, 70nm diameter and enveloped. Strains are described by geographic origin, strain number, year of isolation and hemagglutination (H) and neuraminidase (N) antigens. It is an acute viral disease of the uper respiratory tract characterized by fever, headache, chills, myalgia, weakness, runny nose and sore throat. Cough can be severe. Nausea and vomiting are uncommon. Fatality is generally low, except for those with chronic lung or heart conditions. |
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| Catalog # | I7650-20 |
| Monospecific antiserum produced in SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) chicken. |
| Applications | Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications have not been tested. |
| Recommended Dilutions | Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. |
| Suggested Secondary Antibodies | I1906 IgY, Chicken Pab Rb x Ch |
| I1906-10: IgY, Chicken-HRP Rb x Ch |
| I1906-12: IgY, Chicken-FITC Rb x Ch |
| I1906-14: IgY, Chicken-AP Rb x Ch |
| Storage and Stability | May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. |
| CAS Number | n/a |
| Clone Type | Polyclonal |
| Isotype | IgY |
| Host | Chicken |
| Concentration | Not Determined |
| Form | Supplied as a liquid. No stabilizing proteins and no preservatives added. |
| Purity | Sterile filtered serum |
| Immunogen | Influenza A/Puerto Rico 8/34 (H1N1). Inactivation Method: Heat inactivated for 30 minutes at 56°C. |
| Specificity | Recognizes Influenza A |
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| Important Note | This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. |
