HCV NS4A Protein (22-33) (FDA strain)
HCV NS4A Protein (22-33) (FDA strain)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | HCV NS4A Protein (22-33) (FDA strain) |
| CAS NO. | / |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder |
| Molecular Formula | C54H98N15O14S |
| Molecular Weight | 1213.54g/mol |
| Purity (RP-HPLC) | ≥ 95.0% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, dilute PBS buffer and DMSO (typical solubility ≥1 mg/mL for research use) |
| Endotoxin | ≤1.0 EU/mg |
| Biological Activity | Immunogenic synthetic peptide fragment of HCV NS4A regulatory protein (FDA strain), critical for HCV NS3/4A protease activation |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -20°C to -80°C in a sealed, dry container; protect from moisture and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Stock Location | Stock in USA |
| MOQ | 1g |
1.MECHANISM OF ACTION
This peptide functions as a defined linear antigenic determinant. During HCV infection, the NS4A protein is expressed as part of the viral polyprotein and cleaved by the NS3/4A protease. It serves as a cofactor for the NS3 protease and is involved in membrane-associated replication complex formation. As a foreign viral protein, it is processed by the host's immune system, and fragments like the (22-33) region can be presented as epitopes. In research, the synthetic peptide acts as a specific probe:
- B-Cell Epitope: It contains linear amino acid sequences that can be recognized by specific antibodies generated during an HCV infection, allowing for the detection of anti-NS4A antibodies in serological assays.
- T-Cell Epitope: The sequence may contain motifs that can bind to specific Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules, enabling it to stimulate and detect NS4A-specific CD4+ or CD8+ T-cell responses in vitro.Its mechanism is passive, relying on its specific sequence to interact with immune receptors (antibodies or T-cell receptors).
- Serological Assay Development & Refinement: Used as a coating antigen in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) or line immunoassays (LIA) to detect and quantify antibodies specifically targeting this NS4A epitope in patient sera. This aids in developing or improving diagnostic tests (e.g., confirmatory immunoblots).
- Epitope Mapping & Immune Response Profiling: Mapping the fine specificity of the humoral immune response in HCV-infected or recovered individuals to understand immunodominant regions within NS4A.
- T-Cell Immune Monitoring: Stimulating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in assays like ELISPOT or intracellular cytokine staining (ICS) to measure IFN-γ or other cytokine production from NS4A-specific T cells, correlating responses with disease stage or treatment outcome.
2.PRODUCT INDICATIONS
- Diagnostic Tool Efficacy: The "efficacy" of this peptide is its ability to accurately and specifically detect anti-NS4A antibodies as part of a multi-antigen panel. Anti-NS4A antibodies are a common marker in chronic HCV infection and are included in recombinant immunoblot assays (RIBAs) and modern ELISA/CLIA serological tests to confirm infection and differentiate past exposure from vaccination.
- Immune Response Correlation: The presence and pattern of antibodies against NS4A, along with other non-structural proteins (NS3, NS4B, NS5), help distinguish past resolved infection from chronic viremia and are part of the diagnostic algorithm. Research using defined peptides like this helps refine these correlations.
- Standardization: The use of a reference strain sequence (e.g., FDA strain) ensures consistency in research and assay calibration, which is critical for developing reliable diagnostic kits with high sensitivity and specificity across different geographical regions with varying HCV genotypes.
3.CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PRODUCT
4.DELIVERY & SHIPPING
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