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Catalog Number | orb248353 |
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Category | Antibodies |
Description | Antibody A103 is specific for Melan-A (likely an abbreviation for 'melanocyte antigen'), also called MART-1, a unique antigen on melanoma cells recognized by CTLs (cytotoxic T lymphocytes), making it useful as a melanocyte differentiation marker. It is commonly used to identify metastatic tumors of melanocytic origin, as well as perivascular epithelioid cell tumors. Unlike another commonly used Melan-A / MART-1 antibody, M2-7C10, A103 also stains steroid hormone producing cells, making it valuable in identifying adrenocortical carcinomas. Note: this protein was identified in 1994 by two different labs, one naming it MART-1 (melanoma antigen recognized by T-cells) and the other Melan-A. Both names are commonly used in literature, but clone A103 antibody is generally referred to as being anti-Melan-A. |
Species/Host | Mouse |
Clonality | Monoclonal |
Clone Number | A103 |
Tested applications | FACS, IF, IHC-P, WB |
Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
Isotype | Mouse IgG1, kappa |
Immunogen | Recombinant human protein was used as the immunogen for the Melan-A antibody. |
Dilution range | Flow cytometry: 1-2ug/million cells,Immunofluorescence: 1-2ug/ml,Western blot: 1-2ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT |
Purity | Protein G affinity chromatography |
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 Melan-A antibody is available for research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic testing. |
Entrez | 2315 |
Storage | Store the Melan-A 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 | Due to differences in protocols and secondary antibody used, the Melan-A antibody may require titration for optimal performance.1. FFPE staining is enhanced by boiling 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. |
Immunohistochemical analysis of formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded human melanoma tissue using Melan-A antibody
FACS, IF, IHC-P, WB | |
Human, Mouse, Rat | |
Mouse | |
Monoclonal | |
Unconjugated |
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