Adenoviruses are non-enveloped, icosahedral viruses that can cause respiratory illness, infantile gastroenteritis, and other mild disorders such as conjunctivitis. Adenoviruses are approximately 70‑90 nm in diameter, containing linear double-stranded DNA. They are very resistant and can withstand adverse pH conditions and treatment with chemical or physical agents.
These features of adenoviruses have made them a useful tool for gene transfection and expression in mammalian cells. Due to their infectivity to both quiescent and proliferating cells, adenoviruses have been used as vectors in vaccination and in gene therapy 1,2. Read a micro-review ‘Adenovirus – a Versatile Immunological Tool’ for more background information on this and how it contributed to the discovery of a new memory T cell, and find out which markers and antibodies are key for researching the anti-viral immune response.
Bio-Rad offers a comprehensive range of mammalian adenovirus antibodies, including serotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 40, and 41. We also offer the adenovirus serotype 5 antigen and a purified protein preparation of the native virus. Our range of adenovirus antibodies includes a polyclonal antibody (0151-9004) which recognizes many adenovirus proteins. We also provide a selection of monoclonal antibodies which recognize the adenovirus hexon. To facilitate quick and simple product selection, the diagram below shows the adenovirus particle’s main components and related products.
HexonMonoclonal Antibody Clones:B025 (AD51)7C111431 (2C4)1461 (3G0)8C41463 |
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Poly-SpecificPolyclonal Antibody:0151-9004 |
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