Human Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgG) ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # NBP2-59972

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Key Product Details

Sample Type & Volume Required Per Well

Serum (50 - 100 uL)
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Product Specifications

Assay Type

Indirect ELISA

Kit Type

ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

Species

Human

Specificity

This assay has high sensitivity and excellent specificity for detection of human anti-cytomegalovirus(CMV) antibody (IgG). No significant cross-reactivity or interference between human anti-cytomegalovirus(CMV) antibody (IgG) and analogues was observed.

Description

Assay Length: 1-5 hours

Precision

Intra-Assay Precision (Precision within an assay) %CV 15

Inter-Assay Precision (Precision between assays) %CV 15

Kit Contents for Human Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgG) ELISA Kit (Colorimetric)

  • Adhesive Strip (For 96 wells)
  • Coated assay plate
  • HRP-conjugate
  • Instruction manual
  • Negative Control
  • Positive Control
  • Sample Diluent
  • Stop Solution
  • Substrate A
  • Substrate B
  • Wash Buffer (30 x concentrate)

Preparation and Storage

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Storage of components varies. See protocol for specific instructions.

Background: Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgG)

Human cytomegalovirus, also called HCMV or human herpesvirus 5, is a double-stranded DNA, enveloped virus of 230-250 kilobases (kb) that is a member of the Herpesviridae family and the subfamily Betaherpesvirinae (1,2). Other herpesviruses, which share the characteristic of lifelong latency following primary infection, include herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2), varicella zoster virus (VSV), and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) (1). Cytomegalovirus entry into cells is mediated by a trimeric complex of glycoproteins gH, gL, and gO and a pentamer made of proteins gH, gL, UL128, UL130, and UL131A (1,3). The trimer binds PDGFRalpha for entry into fibroblasts while the pentamer binds neuropilin-2 for entry into endothelial and epithelial cells (1,4). Additionally, the fusion protein glycoprotein B (gB) plays a pivotal role for cytomegalovirus entry into the host cell membrane (1,3).

Cytomegalovirus is a common virus, infecting ~60% of adults in developed countries and over 90% in developing countries, as indicated by presence of specific IgG antibodies (2-4). Although a majority of people infected remain asymptomatic, immunocompromised people, organ transplant recipients, and fetuses and newborns are more susceptible to HCMV-associated diseases (1-4). Annually, up to 2% of newborns are born with HCMV, making it the most common congenital infection (2-4). Cytomegalovirus is known to cause sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), mental retardation, chorioretinitis, skin lesions, as well as end organ disease (3,5). There are a few CMV therapeutics approved by FDA including valganciclovir and letermovir; however, despite some benefits, there is the need for new antivirals and combination therapies (5). Potential new treatment options include monoclonal antibodies and sirtuins (5).

References

1. Connolly SA, Jardetzky TS, Longnecker R. The structural basis of herpesvirus entry. Nat Rev Microbiol. 2021;19(2):110-121. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-020-00448-w

2. Griffiths P, Reeves M. Pathogenesis of human cytomegalovirus in the immunocompromised host. Nat Rev Microbiol. 2021;19(12):759-773. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-021-00582-z

3. Krstanovic F, Britt WJ, Jonjic S, Brizic I. Cytomegalovirus Infection and Inflammation in Developing Brain. Viruses. 2021;13(6):1078. Published 2021 Jun 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/v13061078

4. Griffiths P, Baraniak I, Reeves M. The pathogenesis of human cytomegalovirus. J Pathol. 2015;235(2):288-297. https://doi.org/10.1002/path.4437

5. Acosta E, Bowlin T, Brooks J, et al. Advances in the Development of Therapeutics for Cytomegalovirus Infections. J Infect Dis. 2020;221(Suppl 1):S32-S44. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiz493

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This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. ELISA Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.

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