Heartworm Protein

Catalog No. ABIN934570

Native protein expressed in Heartworm.

Quick Overview for Heartworm Protein (ABIN934570)

Target: Heartworm

Protein Type: Native

Origin: Dirofilaria immitis

Source: Heartworm

Product Details

Characteristics: Purified native Heartworm Heartworm protein
Protein Source: Heartworm

Application Details

Application Notes: Each Investigator should determine their own optimal working dilution for specific applications.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Buffer: Purified heartworm antigen fraction supplied in 50 mM PBS, pH 7.4 with 0.1 % NaN3.

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: WARNING: Reagents contain sodium azide. Sodium azide is very toxic if ingested or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear eye or face protection when handling. If skin or eye contact occurs, wash with copious amounts of water. If ingested or inhaled, contact a physician immediately. Sodium azide yields toxic hydrazoic acid under acidic conditions. Dilute azide-containing compounds in running water before discarding to avoid accumulation of potentially explosive deposits in lead or copper plumbing.

Handling Advice: Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Storage: 4 °C

Storage Comment: Store at 4 °C.

Target Details

Target: Heartworm

Target Type: Nematode

Background: Heartworm is a parasitic roundworm (Dirofilaria immitis) that is spread from host to host through the bites of mosquitoes. The heartworm is a type of filaria, a small thread-like worm. The definitive host is the dog but it can also infect cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes and other animals, such as ferrets, sea lions and even, under very rare circumstances, humans.
Description: Heartworm.
Alternative Names: Heartworm Protein, Dirofilaria Immitis Antigen