Mouse anti-HIV-1 gp120, Strain IIIB (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1) (FITC)

Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: FITC conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes native and recombinant HIV-1 gp120. Stains cell surfaces in direct IF assays. Specific for the V3 loop of HIV-1 IIIB gp120/gp160 and shows 10-50% cross-reactivity with other HIV-1 strains.