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Recombinant Plasmodium falciparum VAR2CSA Protein, N-His
Product Overview
BioVenic's Recombinant Plasmodium falciparum VAR2CSA Protein, N-His is a recombinant protein expressed from E.coli Expression System. Its predicted molecular weight is 24 kDa. The purity is>90% (SDS-PAGE).
Specifications
Target Information
VAR2CSA is a unique member of the PfEMP1 protein family specifically expressed by Plasmodium falciparum during pregnancy. Unlike other PfEMP1 variants, it does not bind CD36; instead, it mediates the sequestration of infected erythrocytes in the placenta by binding to Chondroitin Sulfate A (CSA) on syncytiotrophoblasts. This interaction leads to placental malaria, causing severe complications like low birth weight and maternal anemia. Due to its conserved function and critical role in pregnancy-associated pathology, VAR2CSA is a leading candidate for maternal malaria vaccines.
Shipping and Storage
This product is shipped with gel ice bags. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store for 12 months at -20°C or -80°C.
Documents
The product is for research use only.
Not for commercial, prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic applications.
User Note
- Always centrifuge tubes before opening. Avoid mixing by vortexing or pipetting. Aliquote the reconstituted solution to minimise freeze-thaw cycles.