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Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-44683

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Applications

Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG2a Kappa Clone # T311

Format

IHC-Prediluted

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Summary for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted

Immunogen

Recombinant tyrosinase protein (Uniprot: P14679 )

Localization

Cytoplasmic

Specificity

Recognizes a cluster of proteins between 70-80kDa, identified as tyrosinase. Occasionally a minor band at 55kDa is also detected. This monoclonal antibody shows no cross-reaction with MAGE-1 and tyrosinase-related protein 1, TRP-1/gp75. Tyrosinase is a copper-containing metalloglycoprotein that catalyzes several steps in the melanin pigment biosynthetic pathway; the hydroxylation of tyrosine to L-3,4-dihydroxy-phenylalanine (dopa), and the subsequent oxidation of dopa to dopaquinone. Mutations of the tyrosinase gene occur in various forms of albinism. Tyrosinase is one of the targets for cytotoxic T-cell recognition in melanoma patients. Staining of melanomas with this monoclonal antibody shows tyrosinase in melanotic as well as amelanotic variants. This monoclonal antibody is a useful marker for melanocytes and melanomas.

Marker

Melanoma Marker

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG2a Kappa

Description

The prediluted antibody does not require any mixing, dilution, reconstitution, or titration; the antibody is ready-to-use and optimized for staining.

Scientific Data Images for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-44683]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-44683]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-44683] - Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) [NBP2-25238] - Formalin-paraffin melanoma (20X) stained with Tyrosinase Ab (T311).
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-44683]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-44683]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted [NBP2-44683] - Formalin-paraffin melanoma (10X) stained with Tyrosinase Ab (T311).

Applications for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

0.5 - 1.0 ug/ml
Application Notes
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed): 1-2ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires heating tissue sections in 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 45 min at 95C followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined.
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A or G purified

Formulation

10 mM PBS with 0.05% BSA

Format

IHC-Prediluted

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C.

Background: Tyrosinase

Tyrosinase is a rate-limiting enzyme in the melanin biosynthetic pathway and a complete defect of the enzyme activity caused by homozygous mutations of the tyrosinase gene is well known to result in tyrosinase-negative oculocutaneous albinism (OCA1A) patients who never develop any melanin pigment in the skin, hair and eyes throughout life (1). Tyrosinase catalyzes the first two steps of melanin biosynthesis. Mutations of the TYR gene have been identified in a large number of patients, most of Caucasian ethnic origin, with various forms of type I OCA (2). Type I OCA results from mutations of the gene encoding tyrosinase, the enzyme that catalyzes the first 2 steps of melanin pigment biosynthesis. In type IA (tyrosinase-negative) OCA tyrosinase enzymatic activity is completely absent, and in type IB ("yellow") OCA tyrosinase activity is greatly reduced. More than 80% of the known missense substitutions associated with type I OCA cluster within 2 relatively small regions of the tyrosinase polypeptide, suggesting that these may correspond to functionally important sites within the enzyme (3).

Alternate Names

CMM8, EC 1.14.18.1, LB24-AB, Monophenol monooxygenase, OCA1A, OCAIA, SHEP3, SK29-AB, Tumor rejection antigen AB, tyrosinase, tyrosinase (oculocutaneous albinism IA)

Gene Symbol

TYR

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Product Specific Notices for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311) - IHC-Prediluted

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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