HIV-1 gp120, Strain IIIB (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1)

• Storage Conditions:

  May be stored at 4 °C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and add glycerol (40-50%). Store at -20 °C or colder. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 °C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

• Specificity:

  Binds to V3-loop of HIV-1 IIIB gp120/gp160. Shows 10-50% crossreactivity with other HIV-1 strains.

• Short Name:

  [HIV-1 gp120, Strain IIIB]