KSHV/HHV-8 KS-1 Strain Quantitated Viral DNA

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Catalog Number: 
08-938-250
Status: 
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Discount: 
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Size: 
250 µL
Use: 
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Storage Temperature: 
-20˚C

Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8, Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus). Family: Herpesviridae, subfamily: Gammaherpesvirinae, genus: Rhadinovirus. Enveloped double stranded DNA virus.

Virus: HHV-8

Virus Preparation: Purified virus

Cell Line for Propagation: Cloned human cell line (KS-1)

DNA Copy Number: 1-2 × 104 copies/µL (varies by lot, please contact ABI for details)

CAUTION: ABI does not recommend storage of dilutions of these controls under any conditions. All dilutions should be made immediately before use and used promptly. We have observed that dilutions used for standard curves may tend to “lose” copy number with time (sometimes a matter of an hour or so after dilution), especially at dilutions less than 100-1000 copies per microliter.

PCR Analysis of DNA Control: PCR analysis was performed on purified KSHV/HHV-8KS-1 DNA using the PE Biosystems GeneAmp® Gold PCR Reagent Kit and primers specific to the gp 02 gene of KSHV/HHV-8. The reaction produced a 224 bp fragment.

Suspending Buffer: 10 mM Tris, 1 mM EDTA, pH 8.0

DNA Quantitation: Viral DNA copy number is determined by real time PCR1 using the Roche LightCycler®. DNA copy number may vary depending on the quantitation method used.

  1. 1. Ryan JL, Fan H, Glaser SL, Schichman SA, Raab-Traub N, Gulley ML. "Epstein-Barr Virus Quantitation by Real-Time PCR Targeting Multiple Gene Segments: A Novel Approach to Screen for the Virus in Paraffin-Embedded Tissue and Plasma." J Mol Diagn. 2004;6:378-385.
Shipping and Storage: 
This product is shipped frozen on dry ice. Store at -20°C upon receipt. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles as product degradation may result.
*Note: Upon thawing, centrifuge the vial for a few seconds to remove residual droplets from the lid.
Safe Handling Recommendations: 
This DNA extraction procedure has been shown to eliminate the infectivity of most viruses and bacteria; therefore, this product is not considered biohazardous. However, this product is not specifically tested and should be handled in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices and any applicable local guidelines.
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MSDS: 
300-011.MSDS