SOX-10 Antibody

This mAb recognizes a protein of ~50 kDa identified as SOX10. This mAb is highly specific and does not cross-react with other members of the SOX-family. SOX genes comprise a family of genes that are related to the mammalian sex-determining gene SRY. These genes similarly contain sequences that encode for the HMG-box domain, which is responsible for the sequence-specific DNA-binding activity. SOX10 is a sensitive marker of melanoma, including conventional, spindled, and desmoplastic subtypes. It is expressed by metastatic melanomas and nodal capsular nevus in sentinel lymph nodes, but not by other lymph node components such as dendritic cells, which usually express S100 protein. Commonly used melanoma markers, such as anti-HMB-45 and anti-Melan-A, are poorly expressed in desmoplastic melanomas while SOX10 is moderately to strongly expressed in desmoplastic melanomas. SOX10 is considered as a very reliable marker for recognizing residual desmoplastic melanomas. In normal tissues, it is expressed in Schwann cells, melanocytes, and myoepithelial cells of salivary, bronchial and mammary glands. SOX10 expression is also observed in mast cells.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Specifications

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.

UniProt

P56693

Host

Mouse

Reactivity

Human, Mouse

Immunogen

Amino acids 115-269 of the human protein were used as the immunogen for the SOX-10 antibody.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Isotype

IgG2b κ

Clone

SOX10/1074

Applications

IHC-P

Purity

Protein G affinity chromatography

Format

Purified

Buffer

Prediluted in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide; *For IHC use only*

Reconstitution

Store the SOX-10 antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).

Limitations

This SOX-10 antibody is available for research use only.

Storage Conditions

Store the SOX-10 antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide) .

Formulation

Prediluted in 1X PBS, 0.1 mg/mL BSA (US sourced), 0.05% sodium azide; *For IHC use only*

Applications Notes

Optimal dilution of the SOX-10 antibody should be determined by the researcher.1. 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.

Location

Nuclear

Image Legend

Z- and S- score: The Z-score represents the strength of a signal that an antibody (in combination with a fluorescently-tagged anti-IgG secondary Ab) produces when binding to a particular protein on the HuProt (TM) array. Z-scores are described in units of standard deviations (SD's) above the mean value of all signals generated on that array. If the targets on the HuProt (TM) are arranged in descending order of the Z-score, the S-score is the difference (also in units of SD's) between the Z-scores. The S-score therefore represents the relative target specificity of an Ab to its intended target.