Native Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 2 Antigen

• Cat.No.: HSV2-16
• Product Overview: Native Herpes Simplex Virus (Strain G) Type 2 Antigen

Specification

• Species: HSV2
• Source: Vero
• Description: Herpes simplex viruses -- more commonly known as herpes -- are categorized into two types: herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes) and herpes type 2 (HSV-2, or genital herpes). Most commonly, herpes type 1 causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2. In HSV-2, the infected person may have sores around the genitals or rectum. Although HSV-2 sores may occur in other locations, these sores usually are found below the waist.
• Form: Liquid
• Applications: ELISA
• Stability: 12 months
• Storage: Store at -80 centigrade, avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
• Storage Buffer: 0.1 M glycine buffer pH 9.5
• Preservative: None