Rubella monoclonal antibodies

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May 2010
The rubella virus is the cause of German measles, and infection in children results in a rash but is usually mild and of short duration. However, pregnant women who become infected are susceptible to a more serious condition that can lead to congenital rubella syndrome of the fetus. Thus, serological detection, especially for IgM antibody, is crucial for early intervention.

ViroStat has just released a new set of monoclonal antibodies to the E1 and E2 glycoproteins of the rubella virus. All function well in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and Western blot. ViroStat specialises in high-affinity antibodies to influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and group A streptococci for use in rapid lateral flow devices, and antibodies to foodborne pathogens and toxins.

Also available are antibodies to hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV, HCV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) for use in antiviral high-throughput screening (HTS) assays.
Virostat
www.virostat-inc.com


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