Recombinant CHIKV E2 Protein (aa 339-692) [His] (VAng-Lsx0019)
CHIKV Envelope Antigen 2 (aa 339-692) [His], recombinant protein from E. coli.
Datasheet
Specifications
Target
Chikungunya Virus
Type
Viral Antigens
Applications
ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGE, Immunogen, etc.
Formulation
In PBS with 8M Urea.
Purity
> 95 % pure by SDS-PAGE.
Storage
Store at 4 °C short term, -80 °C long term.
Antigen Information
Introduction
The chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is the major cause of Chikungunya. Chikungunya virus is a member of the alphavirus genus, and Togaviridae family. The virus is spread between people by two types of mosquitos: Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti. The virus may circulate within a number of animals including birds and rodents. Symptoms include fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, and a rash. The symptoms can be mistaken for those of dengue fever and Zika fever. The risk of death is around 1 in 1,000. The very young, old, and those with other health problems are at risk of more severe disease.
Alternative Names
Chikungunya virus envelope protein; CHIKV E2 protein; CHIKV E2; CHIKV Envelope Antigen 2; CHIKV
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