Recombinant hMART-1 protein (DT101 & BC199), Extract of pigmented melanoma metastases from lymph nodes (HMB45)
Alternative Names:
Melanoma antigen recognized by T-cells 1 (MART-1), MLAN-A, PMEL17
This antibody cocktail recognizes two melanoma-specific proteins, which include MART-1 and gp100. MART-1 is a newly identified melanocyte differentiation antigen recognized by autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Function of gp100 is not known but it is reported to be a useful marker for melanocytes and melanomas. A cocktail of these two markers is sensitive for labeling formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded melanomas and other tumors showing melanocytic differentiation.
Higher concentration may be required for direct detection using primary antibody conjugates than for indirect detection with secondary antibody|Immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed): 0.5-1.0 ug/mL for 30 minutes at RT|Staining of formalin-fixed tissues is enhanced by boiling tissue sections in 10 mM citrate buffer pH 6.0 for 10-20 minutes followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes|Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined by user
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