Herpes Virus 8 Antibody

HHV 8 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; kaposi's sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma (which is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma affecting the body cavities) and multicentric Castleman's disease. HHV 8 is the likely etiological agent of Kaposis sarcoma.

Mouse

Recombinant protein corresponding to the latent nuclear antigen 1 molecule of HHV8 was used as the immunogen for this Herpes Virus 8 antibody.

Monoclonal

IgG1 κ

ELISA, IHC-P

Purified

1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Store the Herpes Virus 8 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).

This Herpes Virus 8 antibody is available for research use only.