General description
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a member of the pneumovirinae subfamily of paramyxoviruses, first described in 2001 from pediatric respiratory specimens in the Netherlands. It is an enveloped pleomorphic virus with a single negative-strand RNA genome. Two major serotypes, A and B, have been described. Several studies identified hMPV in specimens worldwide, and estimated that by age 5 years 70% of children have developed antibodies to hMPV.
Specificity
Reactive with sub-types A1, A2, B1, and B2. Specific to the nuclear protein.
Application
Anti-Human Metapneumovirus Antibody, clone 406 detects level of Human Metapneumovirus & has been published & validated for use in ELISA, FC.
Physical form
Format: Purified
Other Notes
Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
Legal Information
CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51282114
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- MAB80132
- Product Size:
- 100/µL
