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

This mouse monoclonal reagent from Antibodies.com is raised against the Major Capsid Protein (MCP) of Varicella-Zoster Virus, the herpesvirus responsible for chickenpox and shingles. Clone-derived from a mouse hybridoma and purified as an IgG1(k) immunoglobulin, the unconjugated antibody is supplied as 100 µg in a single vial, ready for dilution into standard immunofluorescence workflows. It is validated for IFA staining of VZV-infected cells, supporting applications such as viral antigen detection in cultured fibroblasts, plaque assays, and investigations of viral reactivation from neuronal latency. Each lot is shipped refrigerated to preserve binding activity; aliquoting upon arrival is recommended to limit freeze-thaw cycles, and the unconjugated format allows flexible pairing with user-selected fluorophore-conjugated secondary antibodies. Researchers studying VZV tropism, antiviral compound screening, or diagnostic method development will find this MCP-specific monoclonal a reliable tool for visualizing infected cells and quantifying viral spread.