Thermo Fisher Scientific KSHV ORF57 Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:5,000-1:8,000

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Assay-dependent

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ELISA (ELISA)

1:100,000-1:170,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Virus

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

This affinity purified antibody was prepared from whole rabbit serum produced by repeated immunizations with a synthetic peptide corresponding to a region near the C-terminal of human KSHV ORF57 protein.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1.55 mg/mL

Purification

Affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

0.02M potassium phosphate, pH 7.2, with 0.15M NaCl

Contains

0.01% sodium azide

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Store vial at -20° C prior to opening. Aliquot contents and freeze at -20° C or below for extended storage. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Centrifuge product if not completely clear after standing at room temperature. This product is stable for several weeks at 4° C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use.

Directed against human herpesvirus 8 (KSHV ORF57) protein. A BLAST analysis was used to suggest cross-reactivity with ORF57 protein from human herpesvirus 8 types P and M sources based on 94% homology with the immunizing sequence. Reactivity against homologues from other sources is unknown.

Target Information

ORF57 (also known as MTA), one of the earliest Kaposi`s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) regulatory proteins to be expressed, is essential for virus lytic replication. A counterpart is present in every herpesvirus sequenced, indicating the importance of this signature viral protein, and those examined act post-transcriptionally, affecting RNA splicing and transport. KSHV ORF57 is capable of establishing both lytic and latent replication cycles. In KS, the virus localizes to tumor progenitor endothelial cells, most of which are latently infected. In cell culture, KSHV replication is generally studied using B-cell lines, such as BCBL-1, generated from primary effusion lymphoma material. Most BCBL-1 cells are latently infected, although there is some spontaneous virus reactivation. Addition of chemical inducers such as sodium n-butyrate, 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA), and valproic acid (VA) to these cells efficiently induces the lytic cycle and produces virions. KSHV ORF57 protein predominantly localizes to the nucleus and can shuttle between the nucleus and cytoplasm. Most HSV-1 genes are unspliced; by contrast, ORF57 is spliced gene; the protein is 455 amino acids in length and 50kDa in size.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.