Rubella Virus (strain HPV-77)

Product Overview

Rubella Antigen (IgG/IgM)
Rubella Virus, Purified, Strain HPV-77

Nature

Native

Tag/Conjugate

Unconjugated

Alternative Names

Rubella virus; Togaviridae; Rubivirus; TORCH

Format

Liquid

Concentration

Batch dependent - please inquire should you have specific requirements

Buffer

NTE Buffer (Sodium Chloride, Tris and EDTA)

Preservative

None

Storage

Store at < -70°C. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles

Introduction

Rubella virus is the only member of the Rubrivirus genus of the Togavirus family. Unlike most Togaviruses it is NOT arthropod borne, but is acquired via the respiratory route. It is an enveloped (toga=cloak), non-segmented, positive sense, RNA virus and replicates in the cytoplasm. It consists of 3 structural proteins; E1,E2 membrane bound glycoproteins, and C capsid protein. The the two envelope glycoproteins E2 and E1 are found as a heterodimeric spike complex embedded in the lipid envelope.

Antigen Description

Rubella virus is the pathogenic agent of the disease Rubella, and is the cause of congenital rubella syndrome when infection occurs during the first weeks of pregnancy. Humans are the only known host of this virus.

Keywords

Rubella virus;Togaviridae;Rubivirus;TORCH