Analysis Note

ControlUndifferentiated human embryonic stem or embryonic carcinoma cells stain weakly

Application

Anti-VIN-IS-56 Antibody, clone VIN-IS-56 detects level of VIN-IS-56 & has been published & validated for use in FC, IC, IH.

Research CategoryStem Cell Research

Immunohistochemistry & Immunocytochemistry:

Suggested fixatives: Paraformaldehyde is recommended, NOT methanol or acetone (the glycolipid antigen is extracted by polar lipid solvents).

Recommended antibody dilution: 10-20 µg/ml

Dilution Buffer: PBS + 4% FCS

Expected staining pattern: cell surface staining



FACS Analysis:

Suggested dilution/number of cells: 10-20 µg/ml for 1 x 105 cells

Fixation/Permeabilization used: Live cells or fixed in 4% Paraformaldehyde

Recommended controls: Undifferentiated human ES or EC cells stain weakly.



Immunoblotting:

Not tested



EIA:

Not tested



Optimal working dilutions must be determined by end user.

Research Sub CategoryNeural Stem Cells

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

General description

Almost all melanomas, astrocytomas,a proportion of sarcomas, a small number of carcinomas, some nevi, as well as normal melanocytes express GD3 antigen.
GD3 is one of the most important markers for malignant melanoma. Antibodies to the GD3 ganglioside can induce partial remission of tumor growth in animals as well as in humans via enhancement of cytotoxic and proliferative response of lymphocytes.
Anti-GD3 antibodies have been found in association with specific forms of Guillain-Barre syndrome. In vivo studies of isolated anti-GM1 and GD3 antibodies indicate the antibodies can interfere with motor neuron function.

Immunogen

Human Embryonal carcinoma cells

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Purified immunoglobulin. Liquid in 0.05M Potassium Phosphate, 0.3M NaCl pH 8.0 with 0.05% Sodium Azide

Format: Purified

Specificity

This monoclonal antibody recognizes a ganglioseries glycolipid, gangliosides GD3. Experimental evidence suggests that the expression of this antigen increases following human Embryonal Carcinoma and Embryonic Stem cell differentiation. It is thought that this antibody recognizes cells of the neuroectoderm lineage.

Storage and Stability

Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C in undiluted aliquots for up to 6 months after date of receipt.