Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) antibody

Antigen: Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 (CA19-9)

Clonality: Monoclonal (B627M)

Host: Mouse

Reactivity: Human

Application: Immunohistochemistry (Frozen Sections) (IHC (fro)), Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (p)), Immunoradiometric Assay (IRMA)

Catalog no.: ABIN487336

Additional Information

Characteristics: Synonyms: CA19-9, Sialyl Lewis a, Sialosyl Lewis a

Alternative name: CA 19-9

Cross-Reactivity: Human

Isotype: IgM

Clone: B627M

Description: Mucin glucoprotein is a sialyl Lewis a structure which is synthesized from type 1 bloodgroup precursor chains and is present in individuals expressing the Lewis a and/or Lewis bblood group antigens. In normal tissues, Sialyl Lewis a antigen is present in ductalepithelium of the breast, kidney, salivary gland, and sweat glands. Its expression is greatlyenhanced in serum as well as in the majority of tumor cells in gastrointestinal (GI)carcinomas.

Specificity: This antibody reacts with the Sialyl Lewis a antigen (CA 19-9). Species Reactivity: Tested: Human.

Application Details

Application Notes: Suitable for use in ELISA, IRMA and Immunohistochemistry (Frozen and Paraffin Sections). Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections do not require protease pre-treatment orantigen retrieval. Other applications not tested. Optimal dilutions are dependent on conditions and should be determined by the user.

Concentration: 3.0 mg/ml

Purification: Purified

Buffer: PBS containing 10mM Sodium Azide as preservative

Storage: Stote the antibody undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longerAvoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch.

Research Area: Cancer, Cell/Tissue Markers, Blood Components

Restrictions: For Research Use only