Melan-A Antibody [M2-9E3]

Product Specifications

Background

This antibody recognizes a protein doublet of 20-22kDa, identified as MART-1 (Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T cells 1) or Melan-A. MART-1 is a melanocyte differentiation antigen recognized by autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes. There are seven other melanoma associated antigens recognized by autologous cytotoxic T cells: MAGE-1, MAGE-3, tyrosinase, gp100, gp75, BAGE-1, and GAGE-1. Subcellular fractionation shows that MART-1 is present in melanosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. This MART-1 antibody labels melanomas and other tumors showing melanocytic differentiation. It is also a useful positive-marker for angiomyolipomas. The antibody does not stain tumor cells of epithelial, lymphoid, glial, or mesenchymal origin.

NCBI Gene ID

2315

Swiss Prot

Q16655

Host

Mouse

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

Recombinant human Melan-A protein was used as the immunogen for this antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone

M2-9E3

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Type

Primary Antibodies

Field of Research

Immunology

Purification

Protein G affinity chromatography

Concentration

0.2 mg/mL

Buffer

PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA and 0.05% sodium azide

Modification

None

Shipping Conditions

Blue Ice

Storage Conditions

Aliquot and Store at 2-8˚ C. Avoid freez-thaw cycles.

Fragment

IgG2b, kappa

Applications Notes

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues is enhanced by boiling tissue sections in 10mM Citrate Buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes. 2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.