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Antigen Information

Protein Name & Synonyms:

Estrogen Receptor alpha

Target Species:

Human

Antibody Specifications

Applications:

Immunohistology - Frozen, Immunohistology - Paraffin

Species Reactivity:

Human

Specificity

This antibody recognizes the human estrogen receptor alpha chain. .

The detection of estrogen (ER) and progesterone (PR) receptors using immunohistochemical staining of formal fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue, has gradually replaced ligand binding assays (LBA), to become the most common method for the determination of the ER/PR status of breast tumors. Approximately 75% to 80% of breast tumors have estrogen and/or progesterone receptors, and the presence of these receptors helps determine both the patient's prognosis and the effectiveness of hormonal therapy

Storage/Stability

Store at +4 °C or at -20 °C if preferred.

This product should be stored undiluted.

Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
If stored in this manner, this product is stable for 18 months after receipt.

Format

Supplied as:

Tissue Culture Supernatant - liquid

Format Type:

S/N

Preparation

Immunogen:

Recombinant human estrogen receptor (alpha form)

Preservative:

0.09%

Sodium Azide

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