Calretinin Antibody (CALB2/2602) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 594]

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: WB, IHC, MA
• Clone: CALB2/2602
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Conjugate: Alexa Fluor Plus 594

Calretinin Antibody (CALB2/2602) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 594] Summary

• Immunogen: Recombinant human Calretinin protein fragment (around aa23-242) (exact sequence is proprietary) (Uniprot: P22676)
• Localization: Cytoplasmic and Nuclear
• Marker: Mesothelioma Marker
• Specificity: It recognizes a protein of about 29kDa, which is identified as Calretinin (also known as Calbindin 2). Calretinin is a vitamin D-dependent calcium-binding protein involved in calcium signaling. It is present in subsets of neurons throughout the brain and spinal chord, including sensory ganglia. Antibody to calretinin is useful in differentiating mesothelioma from adenocarcinomas of the lung. It also aids in differentiating adrenal cortical neoplasms from pheochromocytomas.
• Isotype: IgG1 Kappa
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Gene: CALB2
• Purity: Protein A purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin
  • Protein Array
  • Western Blot
• Application Notes: Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C in the dark.
• Buffer: 50mM Sodium Borate
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Protein A purified

Notes

This product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. The transfer of this product is conditioned on the buyer using the purchased product solely in research conducted by the buyer, excluding contract research or any fee for service research, and the buyer must not (1) use this product or its components for (a) diagnostic, therapeutic or prophylactic purposes; (b) testing, analysis or screening services, or information in return for compensation on a per-test basis; or (c) manufacturing or quality assurance or quality control, and/or (2) sell or transfer this product or its components for resale, whether or not resold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than as described above, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com. This conjugate is made on demand. Actual recovery may vary from the stated volume of this product. The volume will be greater than or equal to the unit size stated on the datasheet.

Alternate Names for Calretinin Antibody (CALB2/2602) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 594]

• 29 kDa calbindin
• CAB29
• CAL2
• CALB2
• calbindin 2
• calbindin 2, (29kD, calretinin)
• calbindin 2, 29kDa (calretinin)
• calbindin D29K
• Calretinin
• CR

Background

Calretinin (CAB29, calbindin 2) is a calcium binding protein that belongs to calbindin family. It is mainly found in neuronal tissue, high expressed in auditory neurons. It has been implicated in as a calcium buffer, calcium sensor, and as a regulator of apoptosis (1). Calretinin is considered as a specific marker of mesothelllal cells; it is the only marker that has the utility in distinguishing between sarcomatoid mesotheliomas and sarcomatoid renal cell carcinomas (2). It is widely used in the panel of makers for distinguishing mesothlioma from adenocarcinoma. Along with calretinin, the panel includes E-cadherin, CEA, and cytokeratin 5/6 (3).

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: CALB2