Description

Capsid Protein, San Miguel Sea Lion Virus is a key structural protein derived from the San Miguel Sea Lion Virus (SMSV), a member of the Caliciviridae family. This highly purified protein is essential for virology research, vaccine development, and diagnostic assay design. It serves as a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of veterinary virology, comparative medicine, and biopharmaceutical development, particularly for studying calicivirus structure, host interactions, and immunogenicity.

Application

• Research Reagent: Used as a primary antigen in fundamental virology research to study calicivirus capsid assembly, stability, and function.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a coating antigen or standard in the development and validation of immunoassays (ELISA, Western Blot) for detecting SMSV or related calicivirus antibodies.
• Vaccine Research: Acts as a key immunogen in preclinical studies for the development of veterinary vaccines against San Miguel Sea Lion Virus.
• Antibody Production: Utilized for immunizing animals to generate polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies specific to SMSV for therapeutic or diagnostic use.
• Structural Biology Studies: Essential for X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and other techniques aimed at elucidating the three-dimensional structure of the viral capsid.
• Host-Pathogen Interaction Research: Employed in studies to map receptor binding sites and understand the mechanisms of viral entry and tropism.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Capsid Protein, San Miguel Sea Lion Virus
CAS No.	147995-09-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	SMSV Capsid Protein; San Miguel Sea Lion Virus VP1; Calicivirus Capsid Protein; SMSV Major Structural Protein; San Miguel Sea Lion Virus Coat Protein; Vesicular Exanthema of Swine Virus (VESV) related protein; Marine Calicivirus Capsid Protein
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Capsid Protein, San Miguel Sea Lion Virus is produced and tested under stringent conditions to ensure high purity, batch-to-batch consistency, and biological activity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive panel of analytical techniques including SDS-PAGE, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. Each batch is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing full characterization data, ensuring it meets the exacting standards required for critical research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store lyophilized material at -20°C or below. Reconstituted protein aliquots should be stored at -70°C to -80°C and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed under anhydrous conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (SDS-PAGE)	Single major band corresponding to expected molecular weight
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Protein Content (BCA)	≥ 90%
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/µg
Biological Activity (ELISA)	Reactive with specific anti-SMSV antibodies
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers

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