Human T-lymphotropic Virus Type 2

Cat no. YSL-qP-EC-HTLV2-100

Human, qPCR, SinglePlex

A complete qPCR kit for the detection of Human T-lymphotropic Virus Type 2

Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 2 (HTLV-2) is a retrovirus that can infect humans, causing a range of symptoms including neurological disorders, lymphoma, and chronic infection. This virus is primarily transmitted through contaminated blood products, sexual contact, and from mother to child during birth. It is important to detect HTLV-2 early as it can lead to serious health implications, including the development of lymphoproliferative disorders.

YouSeq's qPCR kit to detect HTLV-2 allows for sensitive and specific detection of the virus, enabling early diagnosis and monitoring of infection. By quickly identifying HTLV-2, healthcare providers can implement appropriate interventions to prevent disease progression and reduce transmission rates, ultimately improving patient outcomes and public health.

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Contents

• Target Specific primer/probe
  
• Endogenous control primer/probe
  
• qPCR OneStep MasterMix
  
• Positive control template
  
• DNase/RNase free water
  
• Template resuspension buffer
  
• ROX passive reference

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

Pseudonyms
HTLV-2; Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 2; Human T-lymphotropic virus 2; HTLV-II; HTLV-2; T-cell lymphotropic virus type 2; Human T-cell leukemia virus type II; HTLV type II; Human retrovirus type II; HTLV-II; Human T-lymphotropic virus - type II; HTLV2