Merck, MAB80123, Anti-Human Metapneumovirus Antibody, clone 118

General description
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a member of the pneumovirinae subfamily of paramyxoviruses, first described in 2001 from pediatric respiratory specimens in the Netherlands. It is an enveloped pleomorphic virus with a single negative-strand RNA genome. Two major serotypes, A and B, have been described. Several studies identified hMPV in specimens worldwide, and estimated that by age 5 years 70% of children have developed antibodies to hMPV.
Application
Anti-Human Metapneumovirus Antibody, clone 118 detects level of Human Metapneumovirus & has been published & validated for use in ELISA, FC & IF.
Research Category
Infectious Diseases
Research Sub Category
Infectious Diseases - Viral
Biochem/physiol Actions
Specific to the fusion protein. Reactive with all sub-types; A1, A2, B1, B2.
Physical form
Format: Purified
Liquid in 0.02M PB with 0.25M NaCl, pH 7.6. Contains 0.1% sodium azide.
Preparation Note
Store at 2° to 8°C for up to 12 months from date of receipt.
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
Legal Information
CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
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