Rabbit Virus type 1 (HIV-1) gp120/Glycoprotein 120 Polyclonal Antibody | anti-gp120 antibody

Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) gp120/Glycoprotein 120 Antibody, Rabbit PAb

Cat. Num. AAA8105138

• Reactivity: HIV
• Applications: Western Blot, ELISA
• Purity: Protein A
• Synonyms: Virus type 1 (HIV-1) gp120/Glycoprotein 120; Polyclonal Antibody; Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) gp120/Glycoprotein 120 Antibody; Rabbit PAb; anti-gp120 antibody

• Host: Rabbit
• Reactivity: HIV
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Isotype: Rabbit IgG
• Specificity: HIV-1 gp120
• Purity/Purification: Protein A
• Form/Format: Liquid; 0.2um filtered solution in PBS

• Applicable Applications for anti-gp120 antibody: Western Blot (WB), ELISA (EIA)
• Application Notes: WB: This antibody can be used at 1:500-1:1000 with the appropriate secondary reagents to detect HIV-1 gp120 in WB.; ELISA: 1:1000-1:2000; Antibody's applications haven't been validated with corresponding virus positive samples.
• Immunogen: Recombinant HIV-1 GP120 protein
• Conjugation: Unconjugated
• Preparation: Produced in rabbits immunized with purified, recombinant HIV-1 gp120 (rv GP120). Total IgG was purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.
• Preparation and Storage: This antibody can be stored at 2-8 degree C for one month without detectable loss of activity. Antibody products are stable for twelve months from date of receipt when stored at -20 degree C to -80 degree C. Preservative-Free. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Related Product Information for anti-gp120 antibody

The HIV-1 gp120 envelope protein, a glycoprotein that is part of the outer layer of the virus, is an essential component in the multi-tiered viral entry process. It presents itself as viral membrane spikes consisting of 3 molecules of gp120 linked together and anchored to the membrane by gp41 protein. Gp120 is essential for viral infection as it facilitates HIV entry into the host cell and this is its best-known and most researched role in HIV infection. However, it is becoming increasingly evident that gp120 might also be facilitating viral persistence and continuing HIV infection by influencing the T cell immune response to the virus. The surface protein gp120 attaches the virus to the host lymphoid cell by binding to the primary receptor CD4. Gp120 binding to its receptor CD4 and co-receptor, CXCR4 or CCR5 is required for fusion of viral and cellular membranes. Several mechanisms might be involved in this process of which gp120 binding to the CD4 receptor of T cells is the best known and most important interaction as it facilitates viral entry into the CD4+ cells and their depletion, a hallmark of the HIV infection. Gp120 is shed from the viral membrane and accumulates in lymphoid tissues in significant amounts. Despite the overall genetic heterogeneity of the gp120 glycoprotein, the conserved CD4 binding site provides an attractive antiviral target. Interaction between gp120 and ITGA4/ITGB7 would allow the virus to enter GALT early in the infection, infecting and killing most of GALT's resting CD4+ T-cells. This T-cell depletion is believed to be the major insult to the host immune system leading to AIDS.

References

Kadow J, et al. (2006) Small-molecule HIV-1 gp120 inhibitors to prevent HIV-1 entry: an emerging opportunity for drug development. Curr Opin Investig Drugs. 7(8): 721-6.Stevceva L, et al. (2007) Immune responses to HIV Gp120 that facilitate viral escape. Curr HIV Res. 5(1): 47-54.Yoon V, et al. (2010) The GP120 molecule of HIV-1 and its interaction with T cells. Curr Med Chem. 17(8): 741-9.

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