SILV (95kD melanocyte specific secreted Glycoprotein,95kD melanocyte-specific secreted Glycoprotein,D12S53E,gp100,M-beta,ME20,ME20 M/ME20 S,ME20-M,ME20-S,ME20M,ME20M/ME20S,ME20S,Melanocyte lineage specific Antigen G

Antibodies / Antibodies-Cancer Markers

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid PBS,  0.1% sodium azide,  50% glycerol.

Recombinant full length Human SILV.

Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL’s) recognize melanoma-associated antigens, which belong to three main groups. These groups include tumor-associated testis-specific antigens, melanocyte differentiation antigens and mutated or aberrantly expressed antigens, which are routinely used as markers to identify melanomas based on their binding to specific monoclonal antibodies. gp100, also designated ME20-M, ME20-S and PMEL 17, is classified as a melanocyte differentiation antigen and is expressed at low levels in normal cell lines and tissues, but is upregulated in melanocytes. gp100 is a highly glycosylated protein. It is also the product of proteolytic cleavage, which results in a secreted protein. gp100 is recognized by several monoclonal antibodies, including NKI-beteb, HMB-50 and HMB-45, which are used to diagnose melanomas. Therefore, gp100 is considered a potential target for immunotherapy of malignant melanoma.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000
Immunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:200
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.