Abstract: Objective To express full length (DENV4E) and domain III (DENV4EIII) of the envelope protein of Dengue virus type 4 in procaryotic cells respectively, and to prepare the polyclonal antibody against dengue virus by immunizing rabbits with the expressed proteins. Methods The sequences encoding DENV4E and DENV4EIII proteins were cloned into pET-32a（+） plasmids respectively to construct expression vectors. Then DENV4E or DENV4EIII proteins were expressed in Rosetta cells by IPTG induction and detected by SDS-PAGE. Polyclonal antibody against DENV4E or DENV4EIII proteins was obtained by immunizing rabbits with the expressed proteins and was identified by Western blot. Results DENV4E and DENV4EIII proteins were both successfully expressed in Rosetta cells mainly in the form of inclusion body. The prepared polyclonal antibody could generate obvious bands as expected when reacting with the dengue virus. Conclusion The polyclonal antibody prepared is competent for the detection of dengue virus, laying a foundation for further research.

Key words: dengue virus type 4, envelope protein, polyclonal antibody