Cat#:PA-912F;Product Name:Goat Anti-Human Parainfluenza 2 & 3 Antibody;Synonym:Parainfluenza 2 & 3; Human parainfluenza viruses; HPIV3; Parainfluenza 3; PIV3; HPIV2; Parainfluenza 2; PIV2; Mononegavirales; Paramyxoviridae;Background:Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) were first discovered in the late 1950s. HPIV is genetically and antigenically divided into types 1 to 4. HPIV 1 to HPIV 3 are major causes of lower respiratory infections in infants, young children, the immunocompromised, the chronically ill, and the elderly. Each subtype can cause somewhat unique clinical diseases in different hosts. HPIV are enveloped and of medium size (150 to 250 nm), and their RNA genome is in the negative sense. These viruses belong to the Paramyxoviridae family, one of the largest and most rapidly growing groups of viruses causing significant human and veterinary disease. HPIV are closely related to recently discovered megamyxoviruses (Hendra and Nipah viruses) and metapneumovirus.;Description:Goat Anti-Human Parainfluenza 2 & 3 Polyclonal Antibody;Host Species:Goat;Species Reactivity:Virus;Application:EIA, IFA, RIA;Storage:Store antibody products at 2-8°C. For long term storage, aliquot and freeze at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;