{"product_id":"abcam-ab20745","title":"Abcam, ab20745, Anti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus antibody","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 100µL\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus antibody (ab20745) is a goat polyclonal antibody detecting Respiratory Syncytial Virus in  Western Blot, IHC-P, ICC\/IF, ELISA . Suitable for  Respiratory syncytial virus . - Over 40 publications - Trusted since 2005\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nHost species:Goat,\u003cbr\u003e\nClonality:Polyclonal,\u003cbr\u003e\nIsotype:IgG,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nReacts with:Respiratory syncytial virus,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:ELISA, ICC\/IF, WB, Conjugation, IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nImmunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduct details:\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is this antibody validated in?\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus antibody (ab20745) is a goat polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry\/immunofluorescence (ICC\/IF), ELISA in Respiratory syncytial virus samples.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrusted by the scientific community\u003cbr\u003e\nAnti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus (ab20745) was first used in a scientific publication in 2005 and has been cited over 40 times in peer-reviewed journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nForm-Liquid, Purity-IgG fraction, Purification notes-Sodium sulphate precipitation and DEAE chromatography., Storage buffer-Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze \/ thaw cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus known to cause respiratory infections. It belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and is sometimes referred to by its alternate names like Human Orthopneumovirus. RSV is approximately 15 kb in size. It is predominantly expressed in the respiratory tract where it attacks epithelial cells leading to infection. The virus's ability to form a syncytium a large multinucleate cell is one of its mechanical strategies to aid in the spread across the host cells.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe virus propagates efficiently within the host tissue leading to serious respiratory illness in infants and young children. RSV is not part of a specific complex but it engages host cellular machinery to promote its replication and prevent immune detection. The fusion (F) protein of RSV plays a critical role in mediating membrane fusion facilitating viral entry into the host cells. The involvement of viral proteins in modulating host immune responses is significant for the virus's life cycle.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nRespiratory infections caused by RSV connect to the host's immune signaling pathways including the toll-like receptor (TLR) pathways and the interferon response pathway. The interaction of RSV proteins with these pathways leads to an increased inflammatory response. Proteins such as the RSV G protein interface with the chemokine receptor pathway which helps in modulation of the immune system to allow viral persistence. These interactions demonstrate the virus's strategies to evade immune surveillance and promote infection.\u003cbr\u003e\nRespiratory syncytial virus is a major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and young children. The virus's activity in the respiratory tract contributes to severe inflammation and cell damage which can lead to hospitalization. Other proteins like RSV M protein are involved in virus assembly and budding and they passively influence disease progression by impacting viral load and the host's immune response. Understanding these interactions is important for developing therapeutic strategies including anti-RSV monoclonal antibodies like palivizumab (2F7) which target prominent viral components to prevent severe disease outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854434652329,"sku":"ab20745","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab20745","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}