CEA
Reactivity: Human
IHC, Lbl
Host: Mouse
Monoclonal
A5B7
unconjugated
Recombinant Antibody
Application Notes
Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Liquid
Buffer
0.9 % NaCl without preservative.
Preservative
Without preservative
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Storage
-20 °C
Storage Comment
Aliquot and store at -20°C for long term (at least one year). Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Expiry Date
12 months
Target
CEA
(Carcinoembryonic Antigen Gene Family (CEA))
Alternative Name
Cancer embryonic antigen
Background
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) describes a set of highly related glycoproteins involved in cell adhesion. CEA is normally produced in gastrointestinal tissue during fetal development, but the production stops before birth. Therefore, CEA is usually present only at very low levels in the blood of healthy adults. However, the serum levels are raised in some types of cancer, which means that it can be used as a tumor marker in clinical tests. Serum levels can also be elevated in heavy smokers.