Real Time PCR Detection Kit Feline Retrovirus Panel

The Real Time PCR detection Kit Feline Retrovirus Panel (Feline immunodeficiency virus and Feline leukemia virus) comprises a series of specific targeted reagents designed for Feline immunodeficiency virus and Feline leukemia virus detection by using qPCR.

GENERAL INFORMATION:Feline immunodeficiency virus is a single-stranded negative-sense RNA virus belonging to the Lentivirus genus. This virus is the only non-primate lentivirus to cause an AIDS-like syndrome, attacking the immune system. Despite is not typically fatal for cats, they can be extremely susceptible to secondary diseases that, finally, can cause death. Feline leukemia virus is a single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus belonging to the Retroviridae family. As part of their life cycle, once the viral RNA enters to the cytoplasm, DNA is produced by using its own reverse transcriptase. The new DNA is then incorporated into the host cell genome by an integrase enzyme, at this point the retroviral DNA is referred to as a provirus. It causes a disease that impairs the cat’s immune system and causes certain types of cancer.

KIT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Assay Mix Target composed by singleplex mixtures of specific forward/reverse primers and probe.
- Resuspension buffer
- DNase/RNase free water
- (OPTIONAL) Internal Control Assay Mix
- Mastermix solution
- Positive control