Melan-A Antibody
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.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9007-83-4
Specifications
Flow cytometry: 1-2ug/million cells, Immunofluorescence: 1-2 µg/mL, Western blot: 1-2 µg/mL, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2 µg/mL for 30 min at RT
Host
Mouse
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Immunogen
Recombinant human Melan-A protein was used as the immunogen for this antibody.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Isotype
IgG2b κ
Clone
M2-9E3
Applications
FACS, IF, WB, IHC-P
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Format
Purified
Buffer
1X PBS, pH 7.4
Reconstitution
Store the Melan-A antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Limitations
This Melan-A antibody is available for research use only.
Storage Conditions
Store the Melan-A antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide) .
Formulation
0.2 mg/mL in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/mL BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
Location
Cytoplasmic
Image Legend
Formalin/paraffin human melanoma stained with MART-1 / Melan-A antibody (clone M2-9E3) . Note cytoplasmic staining of cells.
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