Mouse Anti-Vesicular Stomatitis Indiana Virus (VSIV) Matrix Protein Monoclonal Antibody

Vesicular stomatitis indiana virus (VSIV), a member of the Rhabdoviridae family, is known for causing vesicular stomatitis in livestock and can also infect humans. The matrix protein (M protein) of VSIV is a critical component of the virion's structure, located between the viral envelope and the nucleocapsid. It plays a vital role in virus assembly, providing structural support and facilitating the interaction between the ribonucleoprotein complex and the viral envelope. The M protein is a potential target for antiviral strategies due to its indispensable role in the virus's lifecycle. Targeting the M protein could disrupt the assembly of new virions, thereby inhibiting the spread of the virus within the host. Understanding the molecular details of the M protein's interactions and its contribution to the assembly process is crucial for developing antiviral agents that can effectively interfere with these functions.