Human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) make up
approximately 8% of the human genome. Although most HERVs are
nonfunctional, the HERV-W (ERVWE1; MIM 604659) and HERV-FRD
envelope (env) proteins can induce cell-cell fusion when expressed
in cells possessing appropriate receptors (Blaise et al., 2003
[PubMed 14557543]).1) Vargas, A., et al. J. Mol. Biol. 392(2):301-318(2009)
Immunogen
This HERV-FRD antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 79-107 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human HERV-FRD.
Syncytin-2 Endogenous retrovirus group FRD member 1 Envelope polyprotein HERV-FRD HERV-FRD_6p241 provirus ancestral Env polyprotein Surface protein SU Transmembrane protein TM ERVFRD-1 ERVFRDE1
Molecular Weight(MW)
60 kDa
Sequence Similarities
Predicted species reactivity based on immunogen sequence: Monkey
Western blot analysis in NCI-H460 cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.