NS Antibody : FITC (OAPB00445-FITC)

The immunogen for anti-Avian Influenza Hemagglutinin 2 antibody: antibody was raised against a synthetic peptide corresponding to 12 amino acids near the amino terminus of the Hemagglutinin protein. Efforts were made to use relatively conserved regions of the viral sequence as the antigen.

All conjugated antibodies should be stored in light-protected vials or covered with a light protecting material (i.e. aluminum foil) . Conjugated antibodies are stable for at least 12 months at 4C. If longer storage is desired (24 months), conjugates may be diluted with up to 50% glycerol and stored at -20C to -80C. Freezing and thawing conjugated antibodies will compromise enzyme activity as well as antibody binding.

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Avian Influenza Hemagglutinin 2 antibody can be used for the detection of the Hemagglutinin protein from the H5N1 strain of avian influenza A in ELISA. It will detect 10 ng of free peptide at 1 ug/ml. (Optimal dilution should be determined by user)