Anti-Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV-gI) Antibody

Purified monoclonal reagent from Antibodies.com binds Varicella-Zoster Virus glycoprotein I (VZV-gI), a viral envelope protein implicated in cell-to-cell transmission of the herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles. Cloned from mouse hybridoma cells, the antibody is supplied as 100 µg of purified IgG1(k) in unconjugated format, packaged in a single vial that can be directly applied to standard immunodetection workflows. Documented applications include ELISA, Western Blot, and immunofluorescence assay (IFA), making the reagent suitable for confirming VZV antigen presence in cell culture lysates, fixed monolayers, and tissue sections from infected samples. The unconjugated format allows researchers to conjugate the antibody to a reporter of choice such as HRP, biotin, or a fluorophore, according to their preferred protocol. For storage, keep the vial refrigerated and protected from light; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to preserve binding activity. The reagent is intended for research use only and supports investigations into VZV tropism, latency reactivation, and antiviral response.