The staining with this MAb is completely blocked by the peptide used for raising this antibody. TGF-alpha (aa50) is a growth factor with 33% homology to EGF, binds to EGFR, activates tyrosine phosphorylation of the receptor, and stimulates cell proliferation. It plays a role in tumor initiation by inducing the reversible transformed phenotype.

Applications:  Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, FLISA, Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-paraffin): Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM Citrate Buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Jurkat or Ramos cells, Testicular carcinoma

Store product at 4°C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: MaxLight™550 conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.

Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa34-43, PPVAAAVVSH of human TGF-alpha. Cellular Localization: Cytoplasmic and extracellular (secreted)

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. No preservative added. Labeled with MaxLight™550.

Purified by Protein A/G affinity chromatography.

Recognizes human TGF-alpha. Species Crossreactivity: rabbit and zebrafish. Does not react with EGF and the neuropeptide synenkephalin.