Abcam, ab316852, Anti-Adenovirus Type 5 Hexon antibody [EPR28237-57]

Size: 20µL / 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal CAPSH antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra), IP, I-ELISA and reacts with Transfected cell lysate - Human adenovirus 5, Transfected cell line - Human adenovirus 5, Synthetic peptide - Human adenovirus 5 samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR28237-57,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human adenovirus 5,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, I-ELISA, IHC-P, WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
Patented technology
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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recombinant antibodies

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The Adenovirus Type 5 hexon also known as hexon protein or 5 protein is a major structural component of adenovirus capsid with a mass of approximately 960 kDa. Hexon proteins form the outer shell of the virus giving it stability and shape. These proteins are heavily expressed on the surface of human adenovirus serotype 5 a common virus strain used in therapeutic vector development. Hexon comprises three regions: the hypervariable regions conserved regions and the base that interacts with other capsid proteins.
Biological function summary
Adenovirus hexon proteins participate in the assembly and stability of the virus capsid complex. The hexon proteins interact with other components like penton base and fiber proteins to form a robust and protective viral coat. Their function involves binding to cell surface receptors such as the coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor (CAR) allowing the virus to attach to and enter host cells. This interaction is key in viral infections and also in viral vector efficiency.
Pathways
The adenovirus Type 5 hexon protein plays important roles in immune evasion and viral entry pathways. The hexon protein helps the virus escape host immune detection by eluding neutralizing antibodies. The internal pathways also involve interactions with proteins like E1A which modulates host cell cycle pathways for viral replication. These interactions integrate hexon proteins into the broader adenoviral life cycle and infection processes.
Infections involving adenovirus Type 5 relate to respiratory illnesses and conjunctivitis. Respiratory infections often occur in crowded environments such as schools and military barracks and the hexon protein's interaction with the immune system can exacerbate symptoms. Additionally due to its prevalent role in viral vector design research on hexon relates to gene therapy contexts scrutinizing how hexon modifications impact disease treatment and host immune response. Hemagglutinin might connect to respiratory disorders linked to adenovirus making it also relevant in developing therapies.