Anti-Cytomegalovirus (CMV-gB) Antibody

From the Antibodies.com catalog, this Mouse monoclonal reagent is supplied as a Protein G purified monoclonal antibody targeting Cytomegalovirus glycoprotein B (gB), the major envelope glycoprotein of Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV/HHV-5). The antibody is provided in a 500 µg unit size and is validated for Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA), where it reacts with gB of Cytomegalovirus. The clone is unconjugated, of the IgG1, kappa isotype, and is raised in Mouse with monoclonal clonality. The product is formulated in 10 mM Phosphate Buffered Saline at pH 7.4 and ships on cold packs; for long-term integrity it should be stored at ≤ -20 °C, with short-term storage possible at +2 to +8 °C, and users should avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. The reagent shows specificity for the CMV gB antigen and does not cross-react with related herpesviruses such as HSV, VZV or EBV, making it a reliable tool for detecting viral gB in infected cell preparations, including the commonly used MRC-5 infected cell model. Sold under the Antibodies.com brand and originally manufactured by Medix Biochemica (catalog P1216), this primary antibody is intended for research use and supports routine immunofluorescence workflows aimed at characterizing CMV-infected samples.