Optimal dilution of the Calretinin antibody should be determined by the researcher.
1. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.\. Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2 μg/mL for 30 min at RT,Prediluted IHC only format: incubate for 30 min at RT (1)
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Buffer
1 mg/mL in 1X PBS, BSA free, sodium azide free
Preservative
Azide free
Storage
4 °C,-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store the Calretinin antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).
Target
Calretinin (CALB2)
(Calbindin 2 (CALB2))
Alternative Name
Calbindin 2 / CALB2 / Calretinin
Background
It recognizes a protein of about 29 kDa, which is identified as Calretinin (also known as Calbindin 2). Calretinin is a vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signaling. It is present in subsets of neurons throughout the brain and spinal chord, including sensory ganglia. Antibody to calretinin is useful in differentiating mesothelioma from adenocarcinomas of the lung. It also aids in differentiating adrenal cortical neoplasms from pheochromocytomas.