HIV Type 1 p17 Polypeptide

This so called HIV matrix protein is derived from the N-terminal gag region of the HIV genome and constitutes a highly purified, soluble polypeptide and contains no fusion partner, ie: there are no non-HIV related polypeptides associated.

The material shows a single band on SDS gel electrophoresis. While its use is less implicated in the development of screening assays, the protein might prove useful in studies in the overall immune response to an infection with HIV or in specialised cases of scientific interest.

It should be noted that there has been some interest in exploring the potential of antigens from this region of the genome as possible candidates for inducing protective immunity against HIV,however, nothing definite has evolved in this regard.

For a 16% SDS polyacrylamide electrophoresis image of the purified protein, Click here


Rec HIV p17-p24 Fusion Protein

This protein is a composite N-terminal portion of the gag region of HIV type 1, consisting of the p17 matrix protein in a contiguous fusion with the p24 core protein. Of possible research interest when tracking the generation of HIV related proteins in cell culture and/or identification of antibodies generated in response to infection.

For a 16% polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis image, click here.