Melanoma Marker antibody
Quick Overview for Melanoma Marker antibody (ABIN6157214)
Target
Reactivity
Host
Clonality
Conjugate
Application
Clone
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Purpose
- Mouse Monoclonal anti-Melanoma Marker (PNL2), Purified, BSA-free
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Characteristics
- Anti-PNL2 is a novel monoclonal antibody, which has recently been introduced as an immunohistochemical reagent to stain melanocytes and tumors derived therefrom. The antigen recognized by PNL2 is different from Melan A and gp100. Its epitope is not destroyed by digestion with neuraminidase i.e. its epitope id not glycosylated. Anti-PNL2 may be most useful because of its high sensitivity for metastatic melanoma (87 % ), as opposed to 76 % for anti-HMB45 and 82 % for anti-MART-1. Anti-PNL2 labels intra-epidermal nevi while the dermal component of compound nevi are largely non-reactive with anti-PNL2. Antibodies against PNL2, MART-1 (Melan A) and HMB45 stain most clear cell sarcoma cells and a few cells in angio-myolipomas and lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Anti-PNL2 is a useful antibody for the identification of melanomas and clear cell sarcomas. Differential diagnosis is aided by the results from a panel of antibodies, including antibodies against HMB45, MART-1, tyrosinase, and MiTF. Primary antibodies are available purified, or with a selection of fluorescent CF® dyes and other labels. CF® dyes offer exceptional brightness and photostability. See the < a href="https://biotium.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CF-dye-selection-guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CF® Dye Selection Guide for more information. Note: Conjugates of blue fluorescent dyes like CF®405S and CF®405M are not recommended for detecting low abundance targets, because blue dyes have lower fluorescence and can give higher non-specific background than other dye colors.
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Purification
- Purified
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Immunogen
- Melanocyte antigen
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Isotype
- IgG1
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Application Notes
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Immunohistology (formalin)
- Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10 mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes
- Immunofluorescence 0.5-1 μg/mL
- Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined by user
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Comment
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Melanoma
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Restrictions
- For Research Use only
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Format
- Liquid
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Concentration
- 1 mg/mL
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Buffer
- PBS (no BSA, no azide)
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Preservative
- Azide free
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- Melanoma Marker
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Background
- Human Melanoma Associated Antigen, PNL2
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Molecular Weight
- Multiple (160 kDa, 100 kDa and <10 kDa)
Target
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