Recombinant Herpes simplex virus type 2 ICP47 protein (US12)

Plays a role in the inhibition of host immune response. Binds specifically to transporters associated with antigen processing, thereby blocking peptide-binding and translocation by TAP as well as subsequent loading of peptides onto MHC class I molecules. Empty MHC I molecules are retained in the endoplasmic reticulum and ultimately directed to proteasomal degradation. In consequence, infected cells are masked for immune recognition by cytotoxic T-lymphocytes.

If the delivery form is liquid, the default storage buffer is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 5%-50% glycerol. If the delivery form is lyophilized powder, the buffer before lyophilization is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose, pH 8.0.

We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Please reconstitute protein in deionized sterile water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL.We recommend to add 5-50% of glycerol (final concentration) and aliquot for long-term storage at -20°C/-80°C. Our default final concentration of glycerol is 50%. Customers could use it as reference.

Plays a role in the inhibition of host immune response. Binds specifically to transporters associated with antigen processing (TAP), thereby blocking peptide-binding and translocation by TAP as well as subsequent loading of peptides onto MHC class I molecules. Empty MHC I molecules are retained in the endoplasmic reticulum and ultimately directed to proteasomal degradation. In consequence, infected cells are masked for immune recognition by cytotoxic T-lymphocytes.

"Identification of an ICP47 homolog in Simian agent 8 (SA8) ." Bigger J.E., Martin D.W. Submitted (SEP-2003) to the EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ databases Cited for: NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE [GENOMIC DNA].

The shelf life is related to many factors, storage state, buffer ingredients, storage temperature and the stability of the protein itself. Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20°C/-80°C. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20°C/-80°C.