Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Overview Press Release

11/29/2001

BIODESIGN International® offers antibodies and antigens to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). RSV is so named from the formation of syncytia, or multinucleated masses of fused cells. Two virally specified surface glycoproteins are prominent in RSV. The large glycoprotein is designated G and the other fusion protein is designated F. In addition, two distinct Groups may be present in RSV, Group A and/or Group B.

BIODESIGN has monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies specific for G protein or specific for F protein as well as antibodies specific for both. Most antibodies do not cross react with other viruses such as Parainfluenza 1-3, Influenza A&B or Adenovirus. Antibody applications may include immunoassays, immunohistochemistry and Western blot.

BIODESIGN’s RSV antigen is a partially pure antigen preparation of the Long Strain, cultured in FRhK cells. Tested application includes lateral flow assay. Other respiratory infection related antibodies and antigens available from BIODESIGN include: Bacillus anthracis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Influenza A, Influenza B, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3 and Parainfluenza 1-3, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus Group A, Streptococcus pneumoniae and more…

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All products are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.