The antibody HB3 recognizes following Hepatitis B virus (HBV) subtypes: ayw2, ayw3, ayw4, ayr, adw2, adw4, adrq+, adrq-. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a marker of infectivity. Specificity of the antibody HB3 was verified by ELISA on panel of virus subtypes identified on International Workshop on HBsAg Subtypes (Paris, April 1975). The antibody HB3 does not cross-block with the antibody HB5.
Cross-Reactivity (Details)
HBV
Purification
Purified by sequential steps of physicochemical fractionation (differential precipitation and solid-phase chromatography methods).
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Buffer
Phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.4, 15 mM sodium azide
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
Do not freeze.
Storage
4 °C
Storage Comment
Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze.
Target
HBSAg (HBsAg)
(Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HBsAg))
Alternative Name
HBsAg (HBV)
Target Type
Viral Protein
Background
HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) is a marker of infectivity. Its presence indicates either acute or chronic HBV infection.,Hepatitis B virus surface antigen, HBV sAg