Tyrosinase Antibody [clone T311] (V2290)

Description

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 gene occur in various forms of albinism. Tyrosinase is one of the targets for cytotoxic T-cell recognition in melanoma patients.

Application Notes

The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Immunogen

Recombinant Tyrosinase protein was used as the immunogen for this antibody. Subsequent testing has localized the epitope to within amino acids 233-247 (IPYWDWRDAEKCDIC) (see Citation 12).

Storage

Store the Tyrosinase antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).

Alternate Names

ATN, CMM8, LB24-AB, Monophenol monooxygenase, OCA1, OCA1A, Oculocutaneous albinism IA, SHEP3, SK29-AB, Tumor rejection antigen AB, TYR