Specificity
FIA 028-73 is specific for Avian Influenza (AI) nucleoprotein (NP). FIA 028-73 reacts with 15 subtypes,including H5N1 and H7N. (1)
Immunogen
Inactivated H7N1 virus (A/Tk/Ont/18-2/2000)
Positive Species Reactivity
Avian
Negative Species Reactivity
Not determined
Epitope Specificity
FIA 028-73 recognized the NP-full, -1 and -4 fragments. (1)
Unit Size
200 µL: Cat. No. FIA 028-73-021 mL: Cat. No. FIA 028-73-11 mg/mL +/- 15%. See Certificate of Analysis for details.
Purification
Protein A/G purified (from culture supernatant)
Solvent
0.01 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.4, containing 0.5 M NaCl and 15 mM sodium azide
Conjugation
Unconjugated BSA free
Storage
4-8ºC without exposure to light. No precautions necessary during handling.
Target
Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. Avian influenza viruses (AIV) are classified into two categories: low pathogenic (LPAI) and high pathogenic (HPAI) viruses, which are defined by their pathogenicity in domestic poultry.The internal proteins like nucleoprotein (NP) and matrix proteins (M) are more conserved between different influenza A viruses. Most AIV are of the low pathogenic type and typically cause little or no clinical signs. Once an H5 or H7 LPAI virus has been transmitted to chickens or turkeys, it has the potential to become an HPAI virus.
