Chlamydia trachomatis protein (30-1858)
Purified Native Chlamydia trachomatis protein
Overview
Overview
| Synonyms | Chlamydia trachomatis antigen, Chlamydia protein, C trachomatis protein |
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| Species | Viral |
| Protein Type | Native |
Specifications
| Source | Chlamydia trachomatis antigens from clarified cell lysate |
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| Form & Buffer | Supplied in PBS, pH 7.4 + 0.05% Triton X-100 |
| Concentration | 3.0-5.0 mg/ml |
Storage & Safety
| Storage | Store at -80 deg C |
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General Information
| Product Use | Chlamydia trachomatis protein for use in the research laboratory |
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| Biological Significance | Chlamydia trachomatis, an obligate intracellular human pathogen, is one of four bacterial species in the genus Chlamydia. C. trachomatis is a gram-negative bacterium. It is ovoid in shape. Clinical signs and symptoms of C. trachomatis infection and Gonorrhea infection are indistinguishable. |
| Implications in Disease | Chlamydia usually infects the cervix and fallopian tubes of women and the urethra of men. Chlamydial infections are believed to be one of the most common of all STDs. It is generally thought that in a population of 15 million, there are up to 300,000 cases of chlamydia each year. Thus, there are many undiagnosed cases of chlamydia in the community. It has been estimated that the true prevalence of chlamydia in the sexually active population may be in the order of 5% to 10%. Chlamydia is one of the leading causes of blindness in underdeveloped countries. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and can be passed from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth. Between half and three-quarters of all women who have a chlamydial infection of the cervix have an inflamed cervix without symptoms and may not realize they are infected. In men, infection by C. trachomatis can lead to inflammation of the penile urethra causing a white discharge from the penis with or without a burning sensation during urination. Occasionally, the condition spreads to the upper genital tract in women (causing pelvic inflammatory disease) or to the epididymis in men (causing inflammation of the epididymis). Chlamydia infection can be effectively cured with antibiotics. If left untreated, chlamydial infections can cause serious reproductive and other health problems with both short-term and long-term consequences. |
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