Catalogue number
CHT-004
Introduction
Chlamydia is a common term for infection with any bacterium belonging to the phylum Chlamydiae. This term derives from the name of the bacterial genus Chlamydiain the family Chlamydiaceae, order Chlamydiales, class and phylum Chlamydiae. There are two genera in Chlamydiaceae: Chlamydia and Chlamydophila. The genus Chlamydia includes three species: C. trachomatis, C. muridarum, and C. suis.
Description
The E.coli derived recombinant 6xHis fusion at C-terminus protein contains Chlamydia Trachomatis MOMP protein epitopes, 191-354 amino acids.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Purification Method
Chlamydia W4-W5 protein was purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.
Purity
Chlamydia W4-W5 protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining) and RP-HPLC.
Formulation
10mM Tris-HCl, pH 6.5, 100mM Sodium Phosphate and 8M urea.
Stability
Chlamydia W4-W5 protein although stable at 4°C for 1 week, should be stored below -18°C.
Please prevent freeze thaw cycles.
Specificity
Immunoreactive with sera of Chlamydia Trachomatis infected individuals.
Applications
Chlamydia W4-W5 is suitable for use in ELISA. Each laboratory should determine an optimum working titer for use in its particular application. Other applications have not been tested but use in such assays should not necessarily be excluded.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
