Anti-RABV Glycoprotein Antibody, clone D1-25 ZooMAb^® Mouse Monoclonal

Glycoprotein (UniProt: P08667; also known as RABV glycoprotein) is encoded by the G gene (Gene ID: 1489856) in rabies virus (strain Pasteur vaccins). Rabies virus glycoprotein is a single-pass type I membrane protein that attaches the virus to host cellular receptors, inducing endocytosis of the virion. In the endosome, the acidic pH induces conformational changes in the glycoprotein trimer, which trigger fusion between virus and cell membrane. It has been reported that the muscular form of nicotinic ACh receptor, p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75NTR) and the neuronal cell adhesion molecule can bind to glycoprotein and facilitate the entry of rabies virus into cells. Glycoprotein is synthesized with a signal peptide (aa 1-19), which is subsequently cleaved off in the mature form. Its structure includes a virion surface (aa 20-459), helical region (aa 460-480) and an intravirion (aa 481-524) domain. Arginine 352 is reported to be involved in Rabies virus pathogenicity and its mutation attenuates the virus. Glycoprotein is glycosylated and palmitoylated by host and glycosylation is considered to be crucial for glycoprotein export at the cell surface. Clone D1-25 recognizes an epitope in antigenic site III on the rabies virus (RABV) glycoprotein. (Ref.: Nagarajan, T., et al. (2006). Biologicals. 34(1); 21-27; Müller, T., et al. (2009). PLoS Negl. Trop. Dis. 3(11); e542; Sissoëff,1, L., et al. (2005). J. Gen. Virol. 86(9); 2543-2552).

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ZooMAb^® antibodies represent an entirely new generation of recombinant monoclonal antibodies. Each ZooMAb^® antibody is manufactured using our proprietary recombinant expression system, purified to homogeneity, and precisely dispensed to produce robust and highly reproducible lot-to-lot consistency. Only top-performing clones are released for use by researchers. Each antibody is validated for high specificity and affinity across multiple applications, including its most commonly used application. ZooMAb^® antibodies are reliably available and ready to ship when you need them.

Inactivated and purified Rabies virus.

Quality Control Testing

Evaluated by Immunocytochemistry Analysis in L929 cells transfected with RABV glycoprotein

Immunocytochemistry Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected RABV Glycoprotein in L929 cells transfected with glycoprotein of ERA strain of Rabies virus.

Tested Applications

Flow Cytometry Analysis: 1 µg from a representative lot detected RABV Glycoprotein in one million L929 cells stably transfected with glycoprotein of ERA strain of Rabies virus.

Note: Actual optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user as specimens, and experimental conditions may vary with the end user.

Clone D1-25 is a ZooMAb^® recombinant mouse monoclonal antibody that specifically detects glycoprotein of Rabies virus.

Purified recombinant mouse monoclonal antibody IgG, lyophilized in PBS with 5% Trehalose, normal appearance a coarse or translucent resin. The PBS/trehalose components in the ZooMAb formulation can have the appearance of a semi-solid (bead like gel) after lyophilization. This is a normal phenomenon. Please follow the recommended reconstitution procedure in the data sheet to dissolve the semi-solid, bead-like, gel-appearing material. The resulting antibody solution is completely stable and functional as proven by full functional testing. Contains no biocide or preservatives, such as azide, or any animal by-products. Larger pack sizes provided as multiples of 25 µL.

Recommend storage of lyophilized product at 2-8°C; Before reconstitution, micro-centrifuge vials briefly to spin down material to bottom of the vial; Reconstitute each vial by adding 25 µL of filtered lab grade water or PBS; Reconstituted antibodies can be stored at 2-8°C, or -20°C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaws.

Reconstitute lyophilized antibody pellet with 25μL of ultrapure water or Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS). Please refer to our reconstitution protocol and the specific application guidance on the suggested starting dilutions and sample type.

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