PAX8 Recombinant Antibody

Recognizes a protein of 62kDa, identified as PAX8. It is a member of the paired box (PAX) family of transcription factors. This nuclear protein is involved in thyroid follicular cell development and expression of thyroid-specific genes. Mutations in this gene have been associated with thyroid dysgenesis, thyroid follicular carcinomas, and atypical thyroid adenomas. PAX-8 is expressed in the thyroid (and associated carcinomas), non-ciliated mucosal cells of the fallopian tubes, and simple ovarian inclusion cysts, but not normal ovarian surface epithelial cells. PAX-8 is expressed in a high percentage of ovarian serous, endometrioid, and clear cell carcinomas, but only rarely in primary ovarian mucinous adenocarcinomas. PAX-8 expression is reported in renal tubules as well as renal cell carcinoma, nephroblastoma, and seminoma. PAX-8 antibody may be used as an additional immunohistochemical marker for renal epithelial tumors.

Q06710

Rabbit

A recombinant partial protein sequence (within amino acids 150-300) from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the Paired box protein Pax-8 antibody.

Monoclonal

IgG κ

Recombinant

IHC-P

Purified

1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Aliquot the Paired box protein Pax-8 antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

This Paired box protein Pax-8 antibody is available for research use only.