PMEL Monoclonal Antibody

Background
This gene encodes a melanocyte-specific type I transmembrane glycoprotein. The encoded protein is enriched in melanosomes, which are the melanin-producing organelles in melanocytes, and plays an essential role in the structural organization of premelanosomes. This protein is involved in generating internal matrix fibers that define the transition from Stage I to Stage II melanosomes. This protein undergoes a complex pattern of prosttranslational processing and modification that is essential to the proper functioning of the protein. A secreted form of this protein that is released by proteolytic ectodomain shedding may be used as a melanoma-specific serum marker. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Description
PMEL Monoclonal Antibody. Unconjugated. Raised in: Rabbit.

Formulation
Buffer: PBS containing 50% glycerol and 0.05% BSA, preserved with proclin300 or sodium azide, pH 7.3.

Specificity
Human

Isotype
IgG

Uniprot ID
P40967

Purification
Affinity Purified

Immunogen
Recombinant protein (or fragment). Please contact EpigenTek for more information.

Storage
Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles.

Alternative Names
P1; SI; SIL; ME20; P100; SILV; HMB45; ME20M; gp100; HMB-45; ME20-M; PMEL17; D12S53E; PMEL

Application
WB, IHC-P, ELISA; Recommended dilution: WB, 1:500 - 1:1000; IHC-P, 1:500 - 1:1000; ELISA, Recommended starting concentration is 1 µg/mL. Please optimize the concentration based on your specific assay requirements.