Melan-A Antibody
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.
Product Specifications
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Immunogen
Recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for the Melan-A antibody.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone
A103
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Purification
Protein G affinity chromatography
Dilution
Storage Conditions
Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Notes
For research use only.
Applications Notes
Tested Applications
IHC-P
Host or Source
Mouse
Preservative
Prediluted in 1X PBS, 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin, 0.05% sodium azide; For IHC use only
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
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