Anti-Influenza B Virus Nucleoprotein Antibody [8C8]

The 8C8 clone targets the conserved nucleoprotein (NP) of influenza B virus, an approximately 560 amino acid structural protein that encapsidates the viral RNA genome and serves as a reliable target for serotype-independent detection in research samples. This mouse IgG1 monoclonal antibody is supplied by Antibodies.com as a 100 ug liquid preparation recommended for immunoprecipitation, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, and ELISA workflows. For handling, the vial should be stored at -20 degrees C in working aliquots to limit freeze-thaw cycles and preserve binding activity. In infected cell monolayers, the reagent can be applied as a primary antibody to visualize NP localization in both the nucleus and cytoplasm during early and late infection stages, while ELISA users rely on its specificity to distinguish influenza B from influenza A in co-circulation studies.