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. Seven other melanoma associated antigens recognized by autologous cytotoxic T cells include MAGE-1, MAGE-3, tyrosinase, gp100, gp75, BAGE-1, and GAGE-1. Subcellular fractionation shows that MART-1/Melan-A is present in melanosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. This mAb labels melanomas and other tumors showing melanocytic differentiation. It is also a useful positive-marker for angiomyolipomas. It does not stain tumor cells of epithelial, lymphoid, glial, or mesenchymal origin.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9007-83-4
Specifications
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2 µg/mL for 30 min at RT, Western blot: 1-2 µg/mL
UniProt
Q16655
Host
Mouse
Reactivity
Human
Immunogen
Recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for this Melan-A antibody.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Isotype
IgG1 k
Clone
SPM555
Applications
IHC-P, WB
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Format
Purified
Buffer
0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
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
Western blot testing of human COLO-38 cell lysate with Melan-A antibody (clone SPM555) . Expected molecular weight ~20 kDa with possible doublet.
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