Rubella virus is an enveloped, positive single-stranded RNA virus and a member of the genus Rubivirus, which belongs to the Togaviridae family. It consists of three structural proteins: a capsid protein and two membrane-spanning glycoproteins, E1 and E2, localized in the virus envelope (Oker-Blom, et al., 1983). E1 and E2 exist as a heterodimer and form the viral spike complexes on the virion surface. Formation of an E1-E2 heterodimer is required for transport of E1 out of the endoplasmic reticulum lumen to the Golgi apparatus and plasma membrane (Yang, et al., 1998). E1 is the dominant surface molecule of the virus particle representing the main target for the detection and subsequent elimination of virus by the host’s immune system (Green & Dorsett, 1986; Wolinsky, et al., 1983). Although both E1 and E2 provide lifelong immunity, hemagglutination (HA) and viral neutralization (VN) is believed to be mainly targeted to E1 protein epitopes (Chaye, et al., 1992).
Immunogenicity studies have shown Rubella VLPs to be significantly more active than soluble E1 protein in inducing antibody responses in mice, especially for producing VN and HA-inhibiting activity. VLPs have also been shown to stimulate cell-mediated immune responses to Rubella virus and Rubella virus structural proteins, which may be important in providing protective immunity against infection. Therefore, VLPs show good potential for safe vaccine development (Qiu, et al., 1994).
Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-1063 of Rubella virus VLP, strain F-Therien, consisting of spike glycoprotein E1, spike glycoprotein E2 and Capsid protein, expressed in HEK293 cells.
Storage and Stability:Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -70°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
仕様
Size：100ug
Source Antigen：Recombinant, HEK293 cells
Grade：Highly Purified
Purity：≥95%. Purified from culture supernatant.
Form：Supplied as a liquid in 40mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 100mM sodium chloride.
