Porcine endogenous retrovirus A

Cat no. YSL-qP-IC-PERV.A-100

Veterinary, qPCR, SinglePlex

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Porcine endogenous retrovirus A

Porcine Endogenous Retrovirus A (PERV-A) is a retrovirus found in pigs that has the potential to transmit to humans during organ xenotransplantation. Symptoms of infection can range from flu-like symptoms to more serious health complications. Detection of PERV-A is crucial in the veterinary and biopharma sectors to prevent zoonotic transmission and ensure the safety of organ transplant recipients.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect PERV-A allows for quick and accurate monitoring of retroviral contamination in pig populations and organ donors. Early detection of PERV-A can prevent potential health risks associated with xenotransplantation and ensure the safety of transplant recipients, highlighting the importance of sensitive and specific detection methods in the field.

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Contents

• Target Specific primer/probe
  
• Internal extraction control primer/probe
  
• qPCR MasterMix
  
• Positive control template
  
• DNase/RNase free water
  
• Template resuspension buffer
  
• Internal extraction control (DNA)
  
• ROX passive reference
  
  

Technical specification
Target Gene(s):envelope gene
Efficiency: 90-110%
Sensitivity: <100 copy detection
Run Time: Approx 1hr30 (dependent on instrumentation)
Target Pathogen: FAM labelled
Internal Control: VIC/HEX labelled

Pseudonyms
PERV-A; Pig retrovirus A; Porcine ERV-A; Swine endogenous retrovirus A; Pig endogenous retrovirus A; Pig virus A