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248M-1

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Ep-CAM/Epithelial Specific Antigen (MOC-31) Mouse Monoclonal Antibody

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UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

100
500

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

culture supernatant

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

MOC-31, monoclonal

description

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use in Select Regions (See Chart)

form

buffered aqueous solution

species reactivity

human

packaging

vial of 0.1 mL concentrate (248M-14)
vial of 0.5 mL concentrate (248M-15)
bottle of 1.0 mL predilute (248M-17)
vial of 1.0 mL concentrate (248M-16)
bottle of 7.0 mL predilute (248M-18)

manufacturer/tradename

Cell Marque™

technique(s)

immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections): 1:50-1:200

isotype

IgG1κ

control

colon carcinoma

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

2-8°C

visualization

cytoplasmic

Gene Information

human ... EPCAM(4072)

General description

Epithelial cell adhesion molecule (Ep-CAM) is a transmembrane glycoprotein localized on the membrane of cells in most epithelial tissues. Immunoreactivity with the antibody to Ep-CAM has been seen in the majority of epithelial neoplasms, whereas most non-epithelial neoplasms do not show Ep-CAM expression. Ep-CAM is not expressed in mesothelial cells, hepatocytes, and lymphocytes. In conjunction with other markers, Ep-CAM can be used as an aid in determining neoplasms of epithelial origin, such as distinguishing between lung adenocarcinoma and mesothelioma.

Quality


IVD
IVD
IVD
RUO

Linkage

Ep-CAM Positive Control Slides, Product No. 248S, are available for immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections).

Physical form

Solution in Tris Buffer, pH 7.3-7.7, with 1% BSA and <0.1% Sodium Azide

Preparation Note

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Legal Information

Cell Marque is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Jonathan L Hecht et al.
Cancer, 108(1), 56-59 (2005-12-06)
It has been shown previously that detection of the epithelial membrane antigen using the mouse monoclonal antibody MOC-31 has diagnostic utility in the distinction between mesothelioma and metastatic carcinoma in body fluids. The current immunohistochemical study confirmed the effectiveness of
Sanjay Kakar et al.
Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine, 131(11), 1648-1654 (2007-11-06)
Immunohistochemistry plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and in its distinction from other primary and metastatic neoplasms. Because limited tissue is available with fine-needle and core biopsies, appropriate selection of antibodies is imperative. To review the
James S Lewis et al.
Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc, 18(11), 1471-1481 (2005-06-25)
Sarcomatoid carcinomas are rare malignancies which represent poorly differentiated epithelial tumors that may be difficult to recognize as such. While some cases may have obvious epithelial areas, the sarcomatoid areas are poorly distinguishable from true sarcoma at the light microscopic
J E King et al.
Histopathology, 48(3), 223-232 (2006-01-25)
Immunohistochemistry is frequently employed to aid the distinction between mesothelioma and pulmonary adenocarcinoma metastatic to the pleura, but there is uncertainty as to which antibodies are most useful. We analysed published data in order to establish sensitivity and specificity of
U Latza et al.
Journal of clinical pathology, 43(3), 213-219 (1990-03-01)
A new monoclonal antibody, Ber-EP4, directed against a partially formol resistant epitope on the protein moiety of two 34 kilodalton and 39 kilodalton glycopolypeptides on human epithelial cells is described. Immunostaining of a wide range of normal and neoplastic human
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