Suitable for Immunohistochemistry and Immunocytochemistry (Frozen or Formalin-FixedParaffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissue sections and cell smears)For IHC dilute concentared antibody at 1/50-1/100, use streptavidinapprox. biotin system orpolymer system, incubate 30 minutes at room temperature. Immunofluorescence. Recommended Positive Control: : Breast CA, colon CA. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Concentration
0.2 mg/mL
Buffer
PBS, pH 7.4 containing 1 % BSA as stabilizer and 0.05 % Sodium Azide as preservative.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8 °C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20 °C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: One year from despatch.
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
MUC1
(Mucin 1 (MUC1))
Alternative Name
CD227 / Mucin-1 / MUC1
Background
Epithelial Membrane Antigens are high molecular weight mucin-like glycoprotein. Antibodies to EMA have been shown to be useful as pan-epithelial markers for detection of early metastatic loci of carcinoma in the bone marrow or liver.Synonyms: Breast carcinoma-associated antigen DF3, CA 15-3, Carcinoma-associated mucin, DF3, EMA, Episialin, H23AG, MUC-1, PEMT, PUM, Peanut-reactive urinary mucin, Polymorphic epithelial mucin, Tumor-associated epithelial membrane antigen, Tumor-associated mucin