Human Papillomavirus 18 GST

• Catalog Number: orb533534
• Category: Proteins
• Description: The recombinant HPV-18 (a 56kDa antigen) comprised from E.coli and fused to a GST-tag. Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are a group family with more than 150 related viruses. HP 6 and 11 considered as low-risk HPVs can be sexually transmitted, causing warts to emerge on or around the genitals or anus, known as condylomata acuminate. HPV-6 major/large capsid antigen is used in clinical diagnosis to test the specific antibody to this virus induced by the virus infection, the positive reaction of this antibody is deemed as a marker for present and past infection. Furthermore, HPV-6 large capsid is used as a potential candidate for vaccine development.
• Clonality: Recombinant
• Form/Appearance: liquid (Supplied 1x PBS and 2 mM Urea)
• Purity: > 90% (SDS-PAGE)
• Storage: store at -20 °C
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 6 months from date of receipt.