Native Zika Virus antigen (Strain PRVABC59)

Target

Zika virus

Nature

Native

Tag/Conjugate

Unconjugated

Alternative Names

Zika virus; ZIKV; Native Zika virus

Format

Liquid

Concentration

Batch dependent - please inquire should you have specific requirements

Buffer

0.6M KCl with 0.5% Triton X-100

Preservative

None

Storage

Store at -80°C. Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Introduction

Zika virus is an emerging disease that is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. The virus was first isolated in Central Africa, and has since been spread to South Asia and recently to South America. Zika virus can cause mild fever, rash, myalgia, arthralgia and headaches, with one in four infected individuals being asymptomatic. Due to similar symptoms Zika virus infected individuals can easily be mis-diagnosed as a dengue infection and vice-versa. In addition, Zika virus has been implicated in causing microcephaly through transmission in utero.

Antigen Description

Native Zika virus lysate produced from Vero cells (strain PRVABC59), purified by sucrose density gradient ultracentrifugation, and heat inactivated.

Keywords

Zika virus; Virus Lysate; Purified virus