Recombinant SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein with C-terminal His-tag, derived from the transfected human HEK293 cells.
Product Description
Specifications
| Size | 100 µg |
| Species | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Accession Number | QHD43423 |
| Protein Name / Synonyms | Nucleocapsid Protein, N Protein |
| Expressed Region | Met1-Ala419 |
| Expression System | HEK293 cells |
| Tag | C-terminal his-tag |
| Purity | >90 % |
| Purity Determined By | SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and visualized by Coomassie blue staining |
| Molecular Weight (kDa) | Recombinant protein product has a calculated molecular mass of 47 kDa. Due to the abundant glycosylation, it migrates as approximately 55 kDa major protein band in SDS-PAGE under DTT, beta-mercaptoethanol reducing conditions. The minor small protein bands (25-30 kDa) likely the cleaved products. See deglycosylation analysis image below. |
| Format | Liquid |
| Formulation | Supplied as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS (pH 7.4) |
| Concentration (lot specific) | Lot specific (see the label on the vial), determined by BCA protein assay |
| Research Area | Infectious Disease, COVID-19 |
| Shipping Type | Blue ice |
| Storage | -20°C |
Introduction
SARS-CoV-2 relies on its nucleocapsid (N) protein to package and protect its RNA genome within the viral particle. Beyond its role in viral replication and assembly, the N protein also interacts with host immune signaling pathways, potentially modulating immune responses and disease severity. Due to its high immunogenicity, it is widely used as a diagnostic target for detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Reference: https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1012886
SDS-PAGE Image

Lane 1: Protein standard ladder (kDa)
Lane 2: Untreated protein under reducing conditions. Shown one ˜55 kDa major band (red arrow) and 25-30 kDa multiple of minor bands (green arrows). This small bands are likely cleavage products. All bands were confirmed by Western blotting (Lane 5). Other minor large bands (>80 kDa) may be the trace amount of copurified proteins from host cells.
Lane 3: Treated protein with deglycosylation enzymes under native conditions. Shown one 47 kDa major band (red arrow) and two minor 22-30 kDa bands (green arrows).
Lane 4: Treated protein with deglycosylation enzymes under reducing conditions. Shown one 47 kDa major band (red arrow) and two minor 22-30 kDa bands (green arrows).
Lane 5: Western blotting analysis of Lane 1. Shown two major reaction bands (red arrow, green arrow).
Activity

Storage/Stability
Upon arrival, the protein may be stored for 2 weeks at 4°C. For long term storage, it is recommended to store at -20°C or -80°C in appropriate aliquots. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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citations
Hybrid immunity from bivalent vaccination and prior infection enhances humoral and innate protection against Omicron XBB.1.16 and EG.5.1.1 variants in Japan
- Species:
- Human
- Sample Type:
- Other / Unspecified (monocyte-derived macrophages)
- Year:
- 2026
- Journal Name:
- Frontiers in Immunology
- PubMed ID:
- 42465771
Adenoviral vector oropharyngeal spray immunization elicits mucosal immunity and protects against heterologous SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Year:
- 2025
- Journal Name:
- npj Vaccines
- PubMed ID:
- 41390777
SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence of Surinamese Children and Determinants of Seropositivity in the CCREOH/MeKiTamara Cohort
- Species:
- Human
- Sample Type:
- Other / Unspecified (DBS eluate samples)
- Year:
- 2026
- Journal Name:
- Children (Basel, Switzerland)
- PubMed ID:
- 42073071
Rapid quantitation of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in clinical samples with an electrochemical sensor
- Year:
- 2022
- Journal Name:
- Biosensors & Bioelectronics
Multiplex quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG and IgM antibodies based on DNA-assisted nanopore sensing
- Species:
- Human
- Sample Type:
- Other / Unspecified (SARS-CoV-2 IgG, IgM antibody detection assay)
- Year:
- 2021
- Journal Name:
- Biosensors & Bioelectronics
- PubMed ID:
- 33761415
Reaction of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies with other pathogens, vaccines, and food antigens
- Year:
- 2022
- Journal Name:
- Frontiers in immunology
Ultrasensitive high-resolution profiling of early seroconversion in patients with COVID-19
- Year:
- 2020
Deconvoluting the T Cell Response to SARS-CoV-2: Specificity Versus Chance and Cognate Cross-Reactivity
- Species:
- Human
- Sample Type:
- Plasma (donor plasma)
- Year:
- 2021
- Journal Name:
- Frontiers in Immunology
- PubMed ID:
- 34127926
SARS-CoV-2 BA.1 variant is neutralized by vaccine booster-elicited serum but evades most convalescent serum and therapeutic antibodies
- Species:
- Human
- Year:
- 2022
S Protein-Reactive IgG and Memory B Cell Production after Human SARS-CoV-2 Infection Includes Broad Reactivity to the S2 Subunit
- Year:
- 2020
- Journal Name:
- Mbio












