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Anti-Melan-A Antibody
Catalog #: 188-10086-IHC
Mouse anti-Human/Mouse/Rat/Dog Melan-A Antibody [IHC only]
Product Description
Specifications
| Size | 7 mL |
| Estimated Lead Time | 1-2 weeks |
| Species | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Specificity | Other species not known |
| Host Species | Mouse |
| Accession Number | Q16655 |
| Gene Id | 2315 |
| Gene Symbols | MLANA,MART1 |
| Protein Name / Synonyms | Melanoma antigen recognized by T-cells 1 (MART-1) (Antigen LB39-AA) (Antigen SK29-AA) (Protein Melan-A) |
| Immunogen | Recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for the Melan-A antibody. |
| Isotype | Kappa, IgG1 |
| Purity | Protein G affinity chromatography |
| Concentration (lot specific) | Prediluted in 1X PBS (pH 7.4) with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide, *For IHC use only* |
| Recommended Applications | Prediluted format : incubate for 30 min at RT (2) |
| Domain / Region / Terminus | Cytoplasmic |
| Shipping Type | Blue ice |
| Storage | ≤-20°C |
Description
Description
Antibody A103 is specific for Melan-A (likely an abbreviation for melanocyte antigen), also called MART-1, a unique antigen on melanoma cells recognized by CTLs (cytotoxic T lymphocytes), making it useful as a melanocyte differentiation marker. It is commonly used to identify metastatic tumors of melanocytic origin, as well as perivascular epithelioid cell tumors. Unlike another commonly used Melan-A / MART-1 antibody, M2-7C10, A103 also stains steroid hormone producing cells, making it valuable in identifying adrenocortical carcinomas.
Note: this protein was identified in 1994 by two different labs, one naming it MART-1 (melanoma antigen recognized by T-cells) and the other Melan-A. Both names are commonly used in literature, but clone A103 antibody is generally referred to as being anti-Melan-A.
Storage
Store the Melan-A antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).
Expiration:
12 months from the date of shipment when stored properly.