CD99 Antibody

• Description:

  Recognizes a sialoglycoprotein of 27-32kDa, identified as CD99, or MIC2 gene product, or E2 antigen. MIC2 gene is located in the pseudo-autosomal region of the human X and Y chromosome. MIC2 gene encodes two distinct proteins, which are produced by alternative splicing of the CD99 gene transcript and are identified as bands of 30 and 32kDa (p30/32) .Although its function is not fully understood, CD99 is implicated in various cellular processes including homotypic aggregation of T cells, upregulation of T cell receptor and MHS molecules, apoptosis of immature thymocytes and leukocyte diapedesis.CD99 is expressed on the cell membrane of some lymphocytes, cortical thymocytes, and granulosa cells of the ovary. Most pancreatic islet cells, Sertoli cells of the testis, and some endothelial cells express this antigen. Mature granulocytes express very little or no CD99. MIC2 is strongly expressed on Ewing's sarcoma cells and primitive peripheral neuroectodermal tumors.

• Specifications:

  Flow cytometry: 1-2ug/million cells, Immunofluorescence: 1-3 µg/mL, Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2 µg/mL

• UniProt:

  P14209

• Host:

  Mouse

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Immunogen:

  Human acute lymphocytic leukemia T-cells were used as the immunogen for the CD99 antibody.

• Clonality:

  Monoclonal

• Isotype:

  IgG1 k

• Clone:

  12E7

• Applications:

  FACS, IF, IHC-P

• Purity:

  Protein G affinity

• Format:

  Purified

• Limitations:

  This CD99 antibody is available for research use only.

• Storage Conditions:

  Aliquot the CD99 antibody and store frozen at -20°C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

• Formulation:

  0.2 mg/mL in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/mL BSA (US sourced), 0.05% sodium azide

• Applications Notes:

  Optimal dilution of the CD99 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

• Location:

  Membrane

• Image Legend:

  IHC staining of FFPE Ewings sarcoma tissue with CD99 antibody (clone 12E7) . HIER: boil tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.