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Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Protein Array, Western Blot

Label

HRP

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG1 kappa Clone # CALB2/2602

Concentration

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

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Recombinant human Calretinin protein fragment (around aa23-242) (exact sequence is proprietary) (Uniprot: P22676)

Localization

Cytoplasmic and Nuclear

Specificity

It recognizes a protein of about 29kDa, which is identified as Calretinin (also known as Calbindin 2). Calretinin is a vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signaling. It is present in subsets of neurons throughout the brain and spinal chord, including sensory ganglia. Antibody to calretinin is useful in differentiating mesothelioma from adenocarcinomas of the lung. It also aids in differentiating adrenal cortical neoplasms from pheochromocytomas.

Marker

Mesothelioma Marker

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG1 kappa

Applications for Calretinin Antibody (CALB2/2602) [HRP]

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Protein Array

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Western Blot

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A purified

Formulation

PBS

Preservative

No Preservative

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 in the dark.

Background: Calretinin

Calretinin (CAB29, calbindin 2) is a calcium binding protein that belongs to calbindin family. It is mainly found in neuronal tissue, high expressed in auditory neurons. It has been implicated in as a calcium buffer, calcium sensor, and as a regulator of apoptosis (1). Calretinin is considered as a specific marker of mesothelllal cells; it is the only marker that has the utility in distinguishing between sarcomatoid mesotheliomas and sarcomatoid renal cell carcinomas (2). It is widely used in the panel of makers for distinguishing mesothlioma from adenocarcinoma. Along with calretinin, the panel includes E-cadherin, CEA, and cytokeratin 5/6 (3).

Alternate Names

CAB29, CAL2, CALB2

Gene Symbol

CALB2

Additional Calretinin Products

Product Documents for Calretinin Antibody (CALB2/2602) [HRP]

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Calretinin Antibody (CALB2/2602) [HRP]

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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