alpha-Methylacyl-CoA Racemase (AMACR) antibody

Antigen: alpha-Methylacyl-CoA Racemase (AMACR)

Synonyms: RACE, CBAS4, Macr1, Da1-8, Marc1, AMACR, DKFZp469O1232, amacr, MGC89832

Clonality: Polyclonal

Host: Rabbit

Reactivity: Human

Application: Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Catalog no.: ABIN125307

Additional Information

Alternative name: P504S alpha-Methylacyl-CoA Racemace (AMACR)

Immunogen: A synthetic human AMACR peptide.

Format: Ig-fraction

Specificity: P504S has been recently described as prostate cancer-specific gene that encodes a protein involved in the beta-oxidation of branched chain fatty acids. Expression of P504S protein is found in prostatic adenocarcinoma but not in benign prostatic tissue. It stains premalignant lesions of prostate: high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) and atypical adenomatous hyperplasia. P504S can be used as a positive marker for PIN.

Application Details

Application Notes: Titer/Working Dilution: This antibody may be diluted to a titer of 1:25-1:50 in an ABC method. However, depending on the staining conditions employed, we suggest that final dilution should be determined by the user. Staining Protocol: We suggest an incubation period of 30 minutes at room temperature. However, depending upon the fixation conditions and the staining system employed, optimal incubation conditions should be determined by the user. Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections require high temperature antigen unmasking with 10 mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0 prior to immunostaining. Positive Control: Prostate carcinoma. Cellular localization: Cytoplasmic

Concentration: 100ug/ml approximately

Purification: Ig-fraction

Buffer: Purified immunoglobulin fraction of rabbit antiserum against AMACR containing sodium azide as preservative.

Storage: Store the antibody at 2-8o c. Do not use it beyond the expiration date stated on the label.

Restrictions: For Research Use. CE-certified for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Use in the European Union

Images

Formalin fixed paraffin embedded human tonsil stained with P504S antibody

Publications

Beach, Gown, De Peralta-Venturina et al.: "P504S immunohistochemical detection in 405 prostatic specimens including 376 18-gauge needle biopsies." in: The American journal of surgical pathology, Vol. 26, Issue 12, pp. 1588-96, 2002 (PubMed).