RET
Reactivity: Human
WB, IHC, IF, FACS, IC, LCI
Host: Rabbit
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
Western Blot:1:500 - 1:2,000 IHC(P):1:500 - 1:2,000 ELISA:Propose dilution 1:10,000. Determining optimal working dilutions by titration test.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
Ascitic fluid containing 0.03 % sodium azide.
Preservative
Sodium azide
Precaution of Use
This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.
Handling Advice
As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
RET monoclonal antibody can be stored at -20 °C, stable for one year.
Target
Ret Proto-Oncogene (RET)
Alternative Name
RET
Background
RET (ret proto-oncogene) is a member of the cadherin superfamily and a receptor tyrosine kinase, which are cell-surface molecules that transduce signals for cell growth and differentiation. It can undergo oncogenic activation in vivo and in vitro by cytogenetic rearrangement. Ligands that bind the Ret receptor include the glial cell line-derived neurotropic factor (GDNF) and its congeners neurturin, persephin and artemin. Alterations in the corresponding Ret gene are associated with diseases including papillary thyroid carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia (type 2A and 2B), familial medullary thyroid carcinoma and a congenital developmental disorder known as Hirschsprung s disease. The Tyr905 residue located in the Ret kinase domain plays a crucial role in Ret catalytic and biological activity. Substitution of Phe for Tyr905 dramatically inhibits Ret autophosphorylation activity.