Anti-Melanoma Associated Antigen

• Description:

  The Anti-Melanoma Associated Antigen Antibody reacts against an antigen present in melanocytic tumors such as melanomas. It recognizes most of benign and malignant melanocytic proliferations, well-differentiated squamous carcinomas, and also reacts positively against junctional nevus cells. This antibody is used as an additional marker for melanoma, specifically in desmoplastic/spindle cell cases and in the context of micro-metastasis in sentinel lymph node.

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Immunogen:

  Melanoma cell line established from a lymph node metastasis of malignant melanoma.

• Clonality:

  Monoclonal

• Type:

  Antibodies-Monoclonal

• Applications:

  WB,IHC,ICC/IF

• Concentration:

  100µg/100µl

• Purity:

  The antibody was affinity-purified from hybridoma supernatant by affinity-chromatography.

• Buffer:

  PBS, pH 7.4 with 0.05% sodium azide

• Shipping Conditions:

  Ice Pack

• Storage Conditions:

  This product is stable for several weeks at 4°C as an undiluted liquid. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage, aliquot contents and freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid cycles of freezing and thawing. Expiration date is one (1) year from date of receipt.

• Fragment:

  IgG1

• Specificity:

  Melanocytic proliferations

• Applications Notes:

  WB: 1:500IHC, IF: 1:100 – 1:200. Optimal dilutions should be calculated by the end user based on their specific application.

• CAS Number:

  9007-83-4