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AlphaLISA technology allows the detection of molecules of interest in buffer, cell culture media, serum and plasma in a highly sensitive, quantitative, reproducible and user-friendly mode. In an AlphaLISA assay, a Biotinylated Anti-Analyte Antibody binds to the Streptavidin-coated Alpha Donor beads, while another Anti-Analyte Antibody is conjugated to AlphaLISA Acceptor beads. In the presence of the analyte, the beads come into close proximity. The excitation of the Donor beads provokes the release of singlet oxygen molecules that triggers a cascade of energy transfer in the Acceptor beads, resulting in a sharp peak of light emission at 615 nm.
Influenza A is one of 3 types of influenza viruses (A, B, and C). This virus is composed of two main types of glycoproteins that are located on the surface of the viral envelope. Influenza A virus has one of sixteen possible Hemagglutinin surface proteins and one of nine possible Neuraminidase surface proteins which ultimately causes influenza in birds and some mammals. The primary function of a nucleoprotein (NP) is to encapsidate the negative strand viral RNA for the purpose of RNA replication, transcription and packaging.
Assay Target | Influenza A NP |
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Assay Target Class | Protein |
Automation Compatible | Yes |
Detection Method | Alpha |
Product Brand Name | AlphaLISA |
Shipping Condition | Blue Ice |
Therapeutic Area | Virology |
Unit Size | 5,000 Assay Points |
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