PMEL17/SILV Antibody (HMB45) [Biotin]

Extract of pigmented melanoma metastases from lymph nodes

Does not react with Canine or Rat.

Cytoplasmic

Melanoma Marker

The gp100 molecule is a 100kDa glycosylated protein that is cleaved into a small (26kDa) carboxy-terminal fragment and a larger amino- terminal section (6038kDa fragments. By immunohistochemistry, it specifically recognizes a protein in melanocytes and melanomas. This monoclonal antibody reacts with junctional and blue nevus cells and variably with fetal and neonatal melanocytes. Intradermal nevi, normal adult melanocytes, and non-melanocytic cells are negative. It does not stain tumor cells of epithelial, lymphoid, glial, or mesenchymal origin. Metastatic amelanotic melanoma can often be confused with a variety of poorly differentiated carcinomas, large cell lymphomas, and sarcomas using H E stains alone. It is also difficult to differentiate melanoma from spindle cell carcinomas and various types of mesenchymal neoplasms. This monoclonal antibody stains fetal and neonatal melanocytes, junctional and blue nevus cells, and malignant melanoma. This monoclonal antibody also stains Angiomyolipoma (PEComa).

Monoclonal

Mouse

IgG₁ kappa

This conjugate is made on demand. Actual recovery may vary from the stated volume of this product. The volume will be greater than or equal to the unit size stated on the datasheet.

Protein A or G purified

PBS

0.05% Sodium Azide

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

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

Store at 4C in the dark.