Tyrosinase Antibody

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.

Mouse

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).

Monoclonal

IgG2a κ

IHC-P

Purified

Prediluted in 1X PBS with 0.1 mg/ml BSA (US sourced) and 0.05% sodium azide; *For IHC use only*

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

This Tyrosinase antibody is available for research use only.