Thymidylate Synthase Antibody

• Catalog Number: orb248581
• Category: Antibodies
• Description: This antibody is specific for a protein of 36kDa, identified as Thymidylate Synthase (TS). Thymidylate synthase converts deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) to deoxythymidine monophosphate (dTMP), which is essential for DNA biosynthesis. Thymidylate synthase is also a critical target for the fluoropyrimidines, an important group of anti-neoplastic drugs that are widely used in the treatment of solid tumors. Both 5-FU and fluorodeoxyuridine are converted in tumor cells to FdUMP which inactivates thymidylate synthase by formation of a ternary covalent complex in the presence of the folate cofactor 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate. Expression of thymidylate synthase protein is associated with response to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in human colorectal, gastric, head and neck, and breast carcinomas.
• Species/Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Clone Number: TMS715
• Tested applications: IHC-P
• Reactivity: Human
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Immunogen: Recombinant human Thymidylate synthase was used as the immunogen for this antibody.
• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Dilution range: Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT
• Purity: Protein G purified monoclonal antibody
• Conjugation: Unconjugated
• Formula: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Hazard Information: This Thymidylate Synthase antibody is available for research use only.
• Entrez: 7298
• Storage: Store the Thymidylate Synthase antibody at 2-8°C (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20°C or colder (without azide).
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.2 mg/ml in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues is enhanced by boiling tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.2. 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.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human testicular carcinoma stained with Thymidylate Synthase antibody (clone TMS715).