Mouse anti Human Heat Shock Protein 27

HSP27, also referred to as the Estrogen-Regulated 24K protein and HSP28, is one of several small heat shock proteins (HSP) produced by all organisms studied. HSP27 synthesis is induced by elevated temperature as well as estrogen in hormone responsive cells. Interestingly, Human HSP27 also shares greater than 50% homology with low molecular weight Drosphilia HSPs and mammalian alpha-crystalline lens protein. Because of the estrogen responsive nature of HSP27, this protein has been studied extensively in Human estrogen responsive tissues such as cervix, endometrium and breast tissue. Therefore, HSP27 may be useful in classifying various hormone sensitive tumors.

Hybridoma produced by the fusion of splenocytes from BALB/c mice immunized with partially purified HSP27 derived from MCF-7 cytosol and mouse myeloma cells.

This antibody can be used for immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry on frozen and paraffin-embedded tissue sections as well as for ELISA, immunoprecipitation and Western blot. Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.

This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving Humans or animals.

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