Merck, MAB8127, Anti-Cytomegalovirus Antibody, late Antigen, clone 1G5.2

Immunogen
Epitope: late antigen
Sucrose gradient purified CMV AD169 (ATCC).
Application
Immunochemistry.

IFA at 1:400-1:800 on acetone fixed cells.

Works on paraffin embedded tissue sections.

Dilute with buffer pH 7.4-7.6 to desired working volume.

For extensive dilution, protein containing or other stabilizing medium should be used.

Final working dilutions must be determined by end user.
Research Category
Infectious Diseases
Research Sub Category
Infectious Diseases - Viral
Detect Cytomegalovirus using this Anti-Cytomegalovirus Antibody, late antigen, clone 1G5.2 validated for use in FC, IF, IH(P).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Reacts with a late protein. Can detect CMV infection 24 hours post-infection exhibiting a cytoplasmic staining which reaches peak intensity at >72 hours.

With CMV the antigens expressed at different times are listed as:

Immediate Early (alpha gene expression): those antigens expressed at 3-12 hrs post-infection generally involved in Transcription such as 72kD major phosphoprotein and a few other other antigens at 60 - 80kD.

Early Antigen (beta genes) a.k.a. Delayed Early or Intermediate Early: expressed at 12-24hrs post-infection. Generally enzymes and one virion structural gene preceding viral DNA synthesis.

Late Antigen (gamma genes): expressed at 36-48hrs post-infection. Generally structural proteins. Major protein = 55kD
Physical form
Format: Purified
Purified immunoglobulin. Liquid in 0.02M Phosphate buffer, 0.25M NaCl with 0.1% sodium azide.
Preparation Note
Maintain at +4°C for up to 12 months
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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