General description

hCG is a protein secreted in large quantities by normal trophoblasts; the antibody detects cells and tumors of trophoblastic origin such as choriocarcinoma. Large cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of the lung demonstrate anti-hCG positivity in 90% and 60% of cases respectively. 20% of lung squamous cell carcinomas are positive for anti-hCG. hCG expression by non-trophoblastic tumors may indicate aggressive behavior since it has been observed that hCG may play a role in the host response to a given tumor.

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Linkage

hCG Positive Control Slides, Product No. 234S, are available for immunohistochemistry (formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections).

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Physical form

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

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