MART-1 / Melan-A Antibody

SKU: orb639450

Description

This antibody recognizes a protein doublet of 20-22kDa, identified as MART-1 (Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T cells 1) or Melan-A. MART-1 is a melanocyte differentiation antigen recognized by autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes. There are seven other melanoma associated antigens recognized by autologous cytotoxic T cells: MAGE-1, MAGE-3, tyrosinase, gp100, gp75, BAGE-1, and GAGE-1. Subcellular fractionation shows that MART-1 is present in melanosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. This MART-1 antibody labels melanomas and other tumors showing melanocytic differentiation. It is also a useful positive-marker for angiomyolipomas. The antibody does not stain tumor cells of epithelial, lymphoid, glial, or mesenchymal origin.

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: IHC-P, WB
• Dilution range: Western blot: 2-4ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml for 30 min at RT,Prediluted IHC only format: incubate for 30 min at RT (1)
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the MART-1 antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.1. 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.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG2b, lambda
• Clone No.: M2-7C10
• Immunogen: Recombinant human MART-1 protein was used as the immunogen for this antibody.
• 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.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

IHC testing of FFPE human melanoma stained with MART-1 antibody (clone M2-7C10). Note cytoplasmic staining of cells. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min.

IHC testing of FFPE human melanoma stained with MART-1 antibody (clone M2-7C10). Note cytoplasmic staining of cells. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min.

IHC testing of FFPE human skin stained with MART-1 antibody (clone M2-7C10). Note cytoplasmic staining of cells. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min.

SDS-PAGE Analysis of Purified, BSA-Free MART-1 Antibody (clone M2-7C10). Confirmation of Integrity and Purity of the Antibody.

Western blot testing of human COLO-38 cell lysate with MART-1 antibody (clone M2-7C10). Expected molecular weight ~20 kDa.