Specificity
Goat anti Herpes simplex Virus 1/2 antibody reacts with Herpes Simplex virus 1 and 2, recognizing infected cell proteins (ICPs) and late structural (virion) antigens. Goat anti Herpes simplex Virus 1/2 antibody does not react with HEp-2 cells.Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) is a double stranded DNA virus of which there are 2 types, HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 usually establishes latency in the trigeminal ganglion, a collection of nerve cells near the ear. From the trigeminal ganglion, it tends to recur on the lower lip or face causing cold sores. HSV2 usually resides in the sacral ganglion at the base of the spine. From there, it recurs in the genital area.
