PMEL (clone 1D4A5), anti-

Background:
This gene encodes a melanocyte-specific type I transmembrane glycoprotein. The encoded protein is enriched in melanosomes, which are the melanin-producing organelles in melanocytes, and plays an essential role in the structural organization of premelanosomes. This protein is involved in generating internal matrix fibers that define the transition from Stage I to Stage II melanosomes. This protein undergoes a complex pattern of prosttranslational processing and modification that is essential to the proper functioning of the protein. A secreted form of this protein that is released by proteolytic ectodomain shedding may be used as a melanoma-specific serum marker. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Research Area: Others

Synonyms: P1, SI, SIL, ME20, P100, SILV, ME20M, gp100, ME20-M, PMEL17, D12S53E

Immunogen: Purified recombinant fragment of human PMEL (AA: 25-192) expressed in E. Coli.

Formulation: Purified antibody in PBS with 0.05% sodium azide

Storage:
4°C|-20°C for long term storage