Purified monoclonal IgG by protein A chromatography.
Dengue fever, caused by the dengue virus, is a significant global health concern, affecting millions of people annually. The virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and can lead to severe symptoms, including high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding. One of the critical components in the diagnosis and study of dengue virus is the non-structural protein 1 (NS1). Mouse anti-Dengue NS1 paired antibodies are essential tools in the detection and research of this protein.
The dengue virus belongs to the Flaviviridae family and has four distinct serotypes (DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4). The NS1 protein is a non-structural glycoprotein produced by all flaviviruses, including dengue. It plays a crucial role in viral replication and immune evasion. NS1 exists in multiple forms: as a monomer, dimer, and hexamer, each with different functions and locations within the host cell and extracellular environment .
NS1 is a significant marker for early dengue infection. It is secreted into the bloodstream during the acute phase of the disease, making it a valuable target for diagnostic assays. Detection of NS1 can be achieved through various methods, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and lateral flow immunoassays (LFIA). These assays rely on the use of specific antibodies that can recognize and bind to the NS1 protein .
Mouse anti-Dengue NS1 paired antibodies are monoclonal antibodies developed to target the NS1 protein of the dengue virus. These antibodies are typically used in pairs for sandwich ELISA and other immunoassays. One antibody (capture antibody) binds to the NS1 protein, and the other (detection antibody) binds to a different epitope on the same protein, allowing for highly specific and sensitive detection .
The development of mouse anti-Dengue NS1 paired antibodies involves immunizing mice with recombinant NS1 protein, followed by hybridoma technology to produce monoclonal antibodies. These antibodies are then screened for their ability to bind to NS1 and paired based on their performance in immunoassays .
Applications of these paired antibodies include: