Recombinant Norovirus Capsid protein VP1 (ORF2)

MMMASKDATSSVDGASGAGQLVPEVNASDPLAMDPVAGSSTAVATAGQVNPIDPWIINNFVQAPQGEFTISPNNTPGDVLFDLSLGPHLNPFLLHLSQMYNGWVGNMRVRIMLAGNAFTAGKIIVSCIPPGFGSHNLTIAQATLFPHVIADVRTLDPIEVPLEDVRNVLFHNNDRNQQTMRLVCMLYTPLRTGGGTGDSFVVAGRVMTCPSPDFNFLFLVPPTVEQKTRPFTLPNLPLSSLSNSRAPLPISSMGISPDNVQSVQFQNGRCTLDGRLVGTTPVSLSHVAKIRGTSNGTVINLTELDGTPFHPFEGPAPIGFPDLGGCDWHINMTQFGHSSQTQYDVDTTPDTFVPHLGSIQANGIGSGNYVGVLSWISPPSHPSGSQVDLWKIPNYGSSITEATHLAPSVYPPGFGEVLVFFMSKMPGPGAYNLPCLLPQEYISHLASEQAPTVGEAALLHYVDPDTGRNLGEFKAYPDGFLTCVPNGASSGPQQLPINGVFVFVSWVSRFYQLKPVGTASSARGRLGLRR

Capsid protein self assbles to form an icosahedral capsid with a T=3 symmetry, about 38 nm in diameter, and consisting of 180 capsid proteins. A smaller form of capsid with a diameter of 23 nm might be capsid proteins assbled as icosahedron with T=1 symmetry. The capsid encapsulate the genomic RNA and VP2 proteins. Attaches virion to target cells by binding histo-blood group antigens present on gastroduodenal epithelial cells.

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.

Capsid protein self assembles to form an icosahedral capsid with a T=3 symmetry, about 38 nm in diameter, and consisting of 180 capsid proteins. A smaller form of capsid with a diameter of 23 nm might be capsid proteins assembled as icosahedron with T=1 symmetry. The capsid encapsulate the genomic RNA and VP2 proteins. Attaches virion to target cells by binding histo-blood group antigens present on gastroduodenal epithelial cells.

X-ray crystallographic structure of the Norwalk virus capsid.Prasad B.V.V., Hardy M.E., Dokland T., Bella J., Rossmann M.G., Estes M.K.Science 286:287-290 (1999)

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.