Anti-Human Herpes Virus 8 (HHV8) Monoclonal Antibody (Clone: LN53)

HHV 8 encodes a latent nuclear antigen (LNA), which is the product of the viral gene orf 73. LNA is capable of forming a complex with retinoblastoma susceptibility gene product, which may be related to its oncogenic activity. HHV8 is associated with three different diseases observed in AIDS patients; kaposi's sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma (which is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting the body cavities) and multicentric Castleman's disease. HHV 8 is the likely etiological agent of Kaposis sarcoma.

Product Specifications

Product Name Alternative

HHV8; Human Herpes Virus 8; Human herpesvirus 8; Kaposi's sarcoma associated herpes virus; KSHV

Host

Rat

Immunogen

Recombinant protein corresponding to the latent nuclear antigen 1 molecule of HHV8

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

LN53

Applications

ELISA, IF, IHC

Components

200 μg/mL of Ab Purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0mg/mL.

Storage Conditions

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8°C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80°C. Antibody is stable for 24 months. Non-hazardous.

Applications Notes

ELISA (For coating use Ab at 1-5ug/ml, order Ab without BSA) ; Immunofluorescence (1-2ug/ml) ; Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed) (1-2ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT) (Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris buffer with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95&degC followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes)