Melanoma Marker (MART-1 + Tyrosinase + gp100) [A103 + T311 + HMB45]

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Summary

This antibody cocktail recognizes three melanoma-specific proteins, which include MART-1, Tyrosinase and gp100. MART-1 is a newly identified melanocyte differentiation antigen recognized by autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Tyrosinase is one of the targets for cytotoxic T-cell recognition in melanoma patients. The function of gp100 is not known but it is reported to be a useful marker for melanocytes and melanomas. This cocktail of three markers is designed for extremely sensitive labeling of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded melanomas and other tumors showing melanocytic differentiation.

Product Properties & Targets

Host
Species Reactivity
Isotype
Gene Name
MLANA
Mol. Weight of Antigen
20-22kDa (doublet) (MART); 70-80kDa (Tyrosinase); 26-100kDa (gp100)
Immunogen
Recombinant hMART-1 protein (A103); Recombinant tyrosinase protein (T311); Extract of pigmented melanoma metastases from lymph nodes (HMB45)

Database Links

Entrez Gene ID

Additional Information

Clone
A103 + T311 + HMB45

Known Applications & Suggested Dilutions

  • Western Blot (2-4ug/ml)
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed) (1-2ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT)(Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95&degC followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes)
  • Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.

Key References

  • Chen Y-T, et. al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 1995, 92:8125-8129.
  • Chen Y-T, et. al. Proc Natl Acad Sci, USA, 1996, 93:5915-19.
  • Gown AM, et. al. American Journal of Pathology, 1986, 123(2):195-203.

Storage & Stability

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8°C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80°C. Antibody is stable for 24 months. Non-hazardous. No MSDS required.

Limitations

This antibody is available for research use only and is not approved for use in diagnosis.

Supplied as

200ug/ml of Ab Purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0mg/ml.

Warranty

There are no warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond this description. Company is not liable for any personal injury or economic loss resulting from this product.

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