Human Herpes Virus 8 (HHV8)

Antibody with azide: store at 2 to 8 degree C.<br>Antibody without azide: store at -20 to -80 degree C.<br>Antibody is stable for 24 months. Non-hazardous. No MSDS required.

HHV8 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; kaposis sarcoma.