Product Specifications Hepatitis B Virus Core antigen (HBcAg) recombinant: Description: The HBcAg is produced by genetically engineered E. coli cells and purified by column chromatography and CsCl density gradient sedimentation. Purity: Over 90% purity. Stability: The antigen is stable for 12 months at -20 °C. Storage: Store at -20 °C. Formulation: The antigen is formulated at 0.75 mg/ml in 100mM NaCO3 pH 9.3.
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