NKX3.1 Antibody

SKU: orb2643599

Description

NKX3.1 is a prostate specific gene encoding a transcription factor that plays an important role in normal prostate development and carcinogenesis. It is a prostatic tumor suppressor gene located on chromosome 8p21.2, which frequently undergoes a loss of heterozygosity. NKX3.1 expression is highly restricted in prostate epithelial cells and therefore can be used as a diagnostic biomarker for prostate cancer and other metastatic lesions of prostatic origin. Furthermore, NKX3.1 shows better sensitivity than Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) for identifying metastatic prostatic adenocarcinoma. This suggests that immunohistochemical staining of NKX3.1, along with other prostate-restricted markers, may be valuable for the definitive determination of prostatic origin in poorly differentiated metastatic carcinomas.

Images & Validation

• Tested Applications: ELISA, IHC-P
• Dilution Range: ELISA (order BSA-free format for coating),Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 1-2ug/ml
• Reactivity: Human
• Application Notes:
  Optimal dilution of the antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Key Properties

• Antibody Type: Primary Antibody
• Host: Mouse
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Isotype: Mouse IgG1, kappa
• Clone No.: NKX3.1/2836
• Immunogen: A recombinant human partial protein (amino acids 92-224) was used as the immunogen for the NKX3.1 antibody.
• Purity: Protein G affinity chromatography
• Conjugation: Unconjugated

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer/Preservatives: 0.2 mg/ml with 0.1 mg/ml rAlbumin (US sourced), 0.05% sodium azide
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Hazard Information: This NKX3.1 antibody is available for research use only.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

IHC staining of FFPE human prostate with NKX3.1 antibody. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.

IHC staining of FFPE human prostate with NKX3.1 antibody. HIER: boil tissue sections in pH9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.

Analysis of HuProt (TM) microarray containing more than 19000 full-length human proteins using NKX3.1 antibody (clone NKX3.1/2836). These results demonstrate the foremost specificity of the NKX3.1/2836 mAb. Z- and S- score: The Z-score represents the strength of a signal that an antibody (in combination with a fluorescently-tagged anti-IgG secondary Ab) produces when binding to a particular protein on the HuProt (TM) array. Z-scores are described in units of standard deviations (SD's) above the mean value of all signals generated on that array. If the targets on the HuProt (TM) are arranged in descending order of the Z-score, the S-score is the difference (also in units of SD's) between the Z-scores. The S-score therefore represents the relative target specificity of an Ab to its intended target.

SDS-PAGE analysis of purified, BSA-free NKX3.1 antibody as confirmation of integrity and purity.

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UniProt

Q99801