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Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812)

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-44686

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne
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NBP2-44686-0.1mg

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Applications

Flow Cytometry, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG2a Kappa Clone # T311 + OCA1/812

Concentration

0.2 mg/ml

Product Summary for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812)

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

200ug/ml of antibody purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A or G. Prepared in 10 mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA & azide at 1.0 mg/ml. (NBP3-11499)

Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80 C.

Scientific Data Images for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812)

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812) [NBP2-44686]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812) [NBP2-44686]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812) [NBP2-44686] - Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human melanoma stained with Tyrosinase Mouse Monoclonal Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812).
Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812) [NBP2-44686]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812) [NBP2-44686]

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin: Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812) [NBP2-44686] - Melanoma stained with Tyrosinase Monoclonal Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812).

Applications for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812)

Application
Recommended Usage

Flow Cytometry

0.5-1 ug/million cells

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1-2 ug/ml

Immunofluorescence

1 - 2 ug/ml

Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin

1-2 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

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

0.2 mg/ml

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

UniProt

Additional Tyrosinase Products

Product Documents for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812)

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Product Specific Notices for Tyrosinase Antibody (T311 + OCA1/812)

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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