Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Specific for Merkel Cell Polyomavirus-Viral Capsid Protein

University of Pittsburgh
posted on 08/20/2010

Investigators at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a highly sensitive and specific antibody which detects the major viral capsid protein. No antibodies are presently available to detect lytic replication and infection with Merkel cell polyomavirus(MCV).

Suggested Uses

Applied diagnostically to detect lytic viral infection in patient tissue specimens
Immunoassay in experimental studies to follow MCV viral replication and to study MCV viral oncogenesis

Advantages

No antibodies are presently available to detect lytic replication and infection with Merkel cell polyomavirus(MCV).

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Detailed Description

Antigen: Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV) major capsid viral protein 1 (VP1)
Clone Name: CM9B2
Isotype:
Immunogen: VP1
Applications:
Species reactivity: MCV

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