Influenza virus is a single-stranded RNA virus, segmented, 70nm diameter and enveloped. Strains are described by geographic origin, strain number, year of isolation, 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 Immunofluorescence, ELISA and Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Immunofluorescence: 1:10-1:50 ELISA: 1:20-1:200 Immunocytochemistry: 1:10-1:50 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Matched Pair
Capture: I7650-83 Detection: I7650-16Q
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.
Immunogen
Influenza A from A/Texas strain
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide. No stabilizing proteins have been added.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography or sequential differential precipitations. (>90%)
Specificity
Recognizes Influenza A from A/Texas strain. Recognizes the nucleoprotein of numerous strains. Reactive with >50 separate isolates from H1 thru H14.