Diphtheria Toxoid (DT) Protein (VCar-Lsx002)

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VCar-Lsx002

Contains a high concentration of DT protein.

Datasheet

Specifications

Source

Corynebacterium diphtheria

Target

Diphtheria toxoid (DT) antibody

Type

Proteins

Applications

Used for detection of antibodies or as a carrier protein for conjugate vaccines.

Quantity

1 mg

Purity

Protein concentration: 4.66μg/ml; Purity: 3219 Lf/mg.PN

Antigen Information

Introduction

Diphtheria toxin is an exotoxin secreted by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the pathogenic bacterium that causes diphtheria. Unusually, the toxin gene is encoded by a bacteriophage (a virus that infects bacteria). The toxin causes the disease diphtheria in humans by gaining entry into the cell cytoplasm and inhibiting protein synthesis. Diphtheria toxin is extraordinarily potent. The lethal dose for humans is about 0.1 μg of toxin per kg of body weight. Death occurs through necrosis of the heart and liver. Diphtheria toxin has also been associated with the development of myocarditis.

Alternative Names

Diphtheria toxoid; DT