West Nile Virus Envelope Protein (NT) Blocking Peptide

16 amino acids near the amino-terminus of WNV Envelope protein.

This peptide is formulated in PBS pH 7.2 (0.01 M Sodium Phosphate, 0.13 M NaCl) containing 0.1% bovine serum albumin and 0.02% sodium azide.

Store this peptide in working aliquots at -20°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles.

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West Nile Virus Envelope Protein peptide is applicable as a control peptide for blocking antibody binding in Western blotting.

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