EpCAM antibody

SKU: orb2276551

Description

EpCAM antibody validated for immunohistochemistry on 76 different Normal Tissues

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: IHC
• Dilution Range: 1:100-1:200
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  Positive Control: Kidney: In kidney, distal tubule cells must show a strong predominantly membranous staining, while at a least moderate predominantly basolateral staining must be seen in the majority of proximal tubules cells and in scattered epithelial cells lining the Bowman capsule. Negative Control: Tonsil: EpCAM staining should be absent in lymphocytes or smooth muscle cells of the vessels. Cellular Localization: Cell Surface & Cytoplasmic Protocol Recommendations: Manual Protocol: Freshly cut sections should be used (less than 10 days between cutting and staining). Heat-induced antigen retrieval for 5 minutes in an autoclave at 121°C in pH 7.8 Target Retrieval Solution buffer. Apply the antibody at a dilution of 1:150 at 37°C for 60 minutes. Visualization of bound antibody by the EnVision Kit (Dako, Agilent) according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Key Properties

• Host: Rabbit
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: IgG
• Clone No.: MSVA-326R
• Immunogen: Recombinant fragment from the extracellular domain of human EpCAM protein (around aa100-224) (exact sequence is proprietary)
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Adenocarcinoma-associated Antigen; Cell Surface Glycoprotein Trop-1; EGP2; EGP314; EGP40; Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule; Epithelial Glycoprotein 314; ESA; KSA; TACD1; TROP1; Tumor-associated Calcium Signal Transducer 1 (TACSTD1); ECS-1; Epidermal Surface Antigen 1; ESA1; FLOT2; Flotillin-2; Membrane Component, Chromosome 17, Surface Marker-1 (M17S1); REG-1; Reggie-1; Reggie-2

EPCAM immunostaining is lacking in an epitheloid malignant mesothelioma.

In normal kidney EpCAM staining is strong in the distal tubules and moderate in the proximal tubulus predominantly basolateral and in epithelial cells lining the Bowman capsule.

Strong EPCAM staining in an adenocarcinoma of the lung.

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UniProt

P16422