Description

Ul21 Protein, Herpes Simplex Virus 1 is a key viral protein essential for the replication and pathogenesis of the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1). This highly purified protein is a critical reagent for advancing virology research, vaccine development, and diagnostic assay design. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as academic research institutions, focused on antiviral drug discovery, immunology studies, and the development of novel therapeutic and prophylactic solutions against herpesvirus infections.

Application

• Antiviral Drug Discovery & Screening: Used as a target protein in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify and validate novel inhibitors of HSV-1 replication.
• Vaccine Research & Development: Serves as a key antigen for the development and evaluation of subunit vaccines and immunotherapies against HSV-1.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Employed as a coating antigen or standard in ELISA, Western Blot, and other immunoassays for the detection of HSV-1-specific antibodies.
• Basic Virology & Pathogenesis Studies: Essential for studying protein-protein interactions, viral assembly mechanisms, and host immune evasion strategies of HSV-1.
• Biomarker Research: Investigated for its role and expression as a potential biomarker in clinical studies related to HSV-1 infection and associated complications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ul21 Protein, Herpes Simplex Virus 1
CAS No.	118367-39-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	HSV-1 UL21 Protein; Herpes Simplex Virus 1 UL21 Protein; UL21 Tegument Protein; UL21 Gene Product; HSV-1 Gene UL21 Protein; UL21; ICP18.5; Viral Tegument Protein UL21
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ul21 Protein is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity, biological activity, and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is rigorously characterized using advanced analytical techniques including SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, concentration, endotoxin levels, and functional activity data is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C to -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white lyophilized powder or clear solution
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Identification (Western Blot)	Positive for HSV-1 UL21
Protein Concentration	As per COA (typically 0.1-1.0 mg/mL)
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/µg
Biological Activity	Assessed by functional assay (e.g., binding ELISA)
Solubility	Reconstitutes in suitable aqueous buffer

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.