Zika Virus Strain Rio Grande do Norte Natal nLuc Reporter

To support our goal of supplying experiment-ready volumes of virus to our customers, we offer volume-based pricing. Adjusted pricing is applied during checkout.

  • Purchase of one vial - list price
  • Purchase of two vials - 10% off order
  • Purchase of three vials - 20% off order
  • Purchase of four or more vials - 30% off order
  • For large orders, contact us for a custom quote.
  • Academic customers - 60% off order.

Description: Wild-type flavivirus expressing the reporter protein nanoluciferase (nLuc).

Strain History: Zika virus (ZIKV) Asian/American lineage strain Rio Grande do Norte Natal (RGN) was sequenced directly from the infected brain tissue of a human case of fatal fetal microcephaly contracted in Brazil in 2015. Production:Plasmid-based reverse genetics method.

Biosafety Level: 2

Format: 1.0 mL/vial. Clarified and filtered cell culture supernatant frozen at -80°C. Delivered on dry ice.

QA/QC:

  • Infectious titer
  • Genome equivalents/mL by qPCR
  • Whole-genome sequencing by NGS
  • Mycoplasma test by PCR
  • Sterility test for bacterial and fungal contamination
  • Endotoxin test <10 EU/mL
  • Documented expression of nLuc reporter protein
  • Documentation: Experimental conditions for QC tests, documentation of all reagents used.


Production Batch Information links (downloadable):

Certificate of Analysis

NGS Results and Complete Genome Sequence

Batch Record: Detailed Production and QC Data

Product Use Policy and Material Transfer Agreement

Additional Formats: This product can be made as a purified or inactivated virus stock, or as purified viral genomic material. Many different reporter proteins and molecular tags can be incorporated. Custom variant design and production services are also available. Please contact us for additional information.

Additional Strains: If you require a strain of this virus not listed on our website, please contact us. We can produce a wide range of common strains to meet your needs.

Additional Viruses Available: If you are looking for a virus species or strain not listed on our website, please contact us with your request. Our team will work with you to create the product that meets your research needs and budget.