Human Rhinoviruses are the most frequent cause of the common cold. These small viruses are members of the Enterovirus genus and grow best at temperatures just below body temperature. Thus the nose and nasal passages are the ideal environment for them to localize. Person-to-person transmission occurs from aerosol transmission via sneezing and coughing as well as from contaminated surfaces.
Applications
Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence and ELISA. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions
Immunofluorescence: 1:10-1:50 ELISA: 1:20-1:200 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 0.01M PBS, pH 7.2, 0.09% sodium azide. No stabilizing proteins added.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography from ascites.
Specificity
Recognizes the VP3 of numerous Rhino types. Does not react with related viruses, other Enteroviruses (5), Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, Adenovirus, Para 1, Para 2, Para 3, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Hepatitis A virus.