KBA.62 (Melanoma Associated Antigen)

KBA.62 (Melanoma Associated Antigen) Monoclonal Antibody

ORDERING INFORMATION

Format: Purified antibody in Tris buffer, pH 7.3-7.7, 1% BSA, <0.1% sodium azide.

BACKGROUND

KBA.62, also known as Melanoma Associated Antigen, is an identifying marker of melanocytic tumors such as melanomas. Studies have shown KBA.62 to be useful in differentiating between metastatic amelanotic melanoma and a number of poorly differentiated carcinomas, large cell lymphomas, sarcomas, and spindle cell carcinomas.

DESCRIPTION

Antigen: Recombinant human KBA.62.
Host: Mouse
Antibody Subtype: IgG1
Specificity: Human KBA.62. Reactivity with other species has not been investigated.

APPLICATIONS

Immunohistochemistry: use at a dilution of 1:100-1:200 on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded samples after heat-induced epitope retrieval at pH 9 for 10-30 minutes.

STORAGE AND STABILITY

Store at 2-8°C. Do not freeze.

For in vitro investigational use only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic applications.