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Mesothelin is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored cell surface protein with restricted expression in normal mesothelial cells and marked overexpression in malignancies including mesothelioma, ovarian carcinoma, and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Mesothelin Antibody is widely used to evaluate tumor-associated expression in tissue and cell-based assays. Mesothelin Antibody / Biotinylated Detection Antibody provides an optimized format for sensitive target detection, enabling enhanced signal generation and flexible integration across multiple immunoassay platforms.
Mesothelin antibody, also referred to as MSLN antibody or mesothelioma-associated antigen antibody, produces characteristic membranous and cytoplasmic staining consistent with cell surface localization and proteolytic processing. In immunohistochemistry, tumor cells typically demonstrate strong surface labeling and cohesive distribution patterns, while most normal tissues show limited or focal staining confined to mesothelial surfaces and select epithelial structures. This differential expression pattern supports reliable identification of mesothelin-positive tumor cells and reinforces its utility as a tumor-associated marker.
The biotinylated format enables use with streptavidin-based detection systems, providing signal amplification and improved sensitivity compared to directly labeled antibodies. This approach is particularly advantageous for detecting low-abundance targets, resolving weak staining, and enhancing contrast in complex tissue backgrounds. The flexibility of biotin-streptavidin systems allows researchers to tailor detection strategies across immunohistochemistry, ELISA, and related assay formats without compromising target recognition.
In protein analysis applications such as western blot, mesothelin is detected as both a ~70 kDa precursor and a ~40-50 kDa processed form generated through proteolytic cleavage. The processed form is frequently the dominant species observed in tumor-derived samples, reflecting active protein maturation and membrane-associated function. Incorporating a biotinylated detection strategy can improve visualization of these species, particularly in samples with low expression or reduced signal intensity.
Functionally, mesothelin contributes to tumor progression through interaction with MUC16 (CA125), promoting tumor cell adhesion and dissemination within serosal environments. The availability of a biotinylated antibody format expands experimental versatility while maintaining high-confidence detection of mesothelin. Overall, Mesothelin Antibody provides sensitive, adaptable, and reliable detection of mesothelin expression across a range of research applications.
For tumor-associated expression and staining patterns, see our Mesothelin antibody tumor marker page.
This Mesothelin antibody is part of a broader Mesothelin antibody panel offered by NSJ Bioreagents.
Optimal dilution of the Mesothelin Antibody / Biotinylated Detection Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
A portion of amino acids 273-407 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the Mesothelin antibody.
Store the Mesothelin antibody at 2-8oC (up to one month) or aliquot and store at -20oC (longer term).
Mesothelin antibody, MSLN antibody, Biotinylated mesothelin antibody, Tumor marker antibody, CA125-binding protein antibody
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