Infectious Disease Recomb. Ags (New) - Overview Press Release

2/15/2001

BIODESIGN International has introduced additional infectious disease recombinant antigens for Hepatitis, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus I (HIV-I) and Treponema pallidum.

The Hepatitis C Virus recombinants are produced in E. coli. One includes the NS-5 region and the other includes the capsid, NS-3, NS-4 and NS-5 regions.

Hepatitis E Virus products include the ORF2 antigen a.a. 403-461, the ORF2 antigen a.a. 633-659 and the ORF3 antigen a.a. 92-123.

The four Treponema pallidum recombinant products, all produced in E. coli, are the p15, p17, p47 and the Treponemal membrane protein A (TmpA).

HSV-1 glycoprotein G and HSV-2 glycoprotein G are produced in S. cerevisiae. The HSV-2 recombinant includes sequences not present in HSV-1.

HIV-1 envelope gp41 recombinant is also available and is produced in S. cerevisiae.

Visit the BIODESIGN International web site at www.biodesign.com and click on the Infectious Disease product line or use the search button to find a specific antibody or antigen. Alternatively, call our toll free number, 888-530-0140, to request our packet of infectious disease recombinant product information. All products are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.