Mouse Anti-Influenza A, H3N2
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.
Applications
Suitable for use in Indirect Immunofluorescence. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
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 after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.6, 0.09% sodium azide.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes Influenza A H3 antigen. Reacts strongly with the following H3N2 strains: A. Wuhan/396/95; A. Johannesburg/ 33/94; A. Shandung/93; A. Shanghai/16/89; All CA Strains 1986 to Present. No reactivity shown with the following H1N1 strains: A.Taiwan/1/86; A. Texas/36/91; A. USSR/90/77; All CA strains 1986 to present. No reactivity shown to Influenza B strains.
