ORF2, Recombinant, Norwalk Virus, aa1-530, His-Tag (Capsid Protein VP1)

Capsid protein self assembles to form an icosahedral capsid with a T=3 symmetry, about 38 nm in diameter, and consisting of 180 capsid proteins. A smaller form of capsid with a diameter of 23 nm might be capsid proteins assbled as icosahedron with T=1 symmetry. The capsid encapsulate the genomic RNA and VP2 proteins. Attaches virion to target cells by binding histo-blood group antigens present on gastroduodenal epithelial cells.

Source:
Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-530 from norwalk virus ORF2, fused to His-Tag at N-terminal, expressed in Yeast.

Molecular Weight:
~58.6kD

Amino Acid Sequence:
MMMASKDATSSVDGASGAGQLVPEVNASDPLAMDPVAGSSTAVATAGQVNPIDPWIINNFVQAPQGEFTISPNNTPGDVLFDLSLGPHLNPFLLHLSQMYNGWVGNMRVRIMLAGNAFTAGKIIVSCIPPGFGSHNLTIAQATLFPHVIADVRTLDPIEVPLEDVRNVLFHNNDRNQQTMRLVCMLYTPLRTGGGTGDSFVVAGRVMTCPSPDFNFLFLVPPTVEQKTRPFTLPNLPLSSLSNSRAPLPISSMGISPDNVQSVQFQNGRCTLDGRLVGTTPVSLSHVAKIRGTSNGTVINLTELDGTPFHPFEGPAPIGFPDLGGCDWHINMTQFGHSSQTQYDVDTTPDTFVPHLGSIQANGIGSGNYVGVLSWISPPSHPSGSQVDLWKIPNYGSSITEATHLAPSVYPPGFGEVLVFFMSKMPGPGAYNLPCLLPQEYISHLASEQAPTVGEAALLHYVDPDTGRNLGEFKAYPDGFLTCVPNGASSGPQQLPINGVFVFVSWVSRFYQLKPVGTASSARGRLGLRR

Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.