CA19-9, a carbohydrate epitope expressed on a high MW (>400kDa) mucin glycoprotein, is a sialyl Lewisa structure which is synthesized from type 1 blood group precursor chains and is present in individuals expressing the Lewisa and/or Lewisb blood group antigens. In normal tissues, sialyl Lewisa antigen is present in ductal epithelium of the breast, kidney, salivary gland, and sweat glands. Its expression is greatly enhanced in serum as well as in the majority of tumor cells in gastrointestinal (GI) carcinomas, including adenocarcinomas of the stomach, intestine, and pancreas. Preoperative elevated CA19-9 levels in patients with stage I pancreatic carcinoma decrease to normal values following surgery. When used serially, CA19-9 can predict recurrence of disease prior to radiographic or clinical findings. This monoclonal antibody is excellent for staining of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues.
Synonyms
CA19.9, Ovarian tumor antigen, Pancreatic tumor antigen, Sialyl Lewis a
Host
Mouse
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone
121SLE
Immunogen
Precipitin lines obtained after immuno-diffusion using MAb 116-NS-19-9 and mucins isolated from an ovarian cyst of a Lewis A+B- patient (0Le).
Isotype
IgM, kappa
Reactivity
Human
Applications
FC, IF, IHC
Form
200ug/ml of Ab purified from Bioreactor Concentrate. Prepared in 10mM PBS with 0.05% BSA & 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA at 1.0mg/ml.
Storage
Antibody with azide - store at 2 to 8°C. Antibody without azide - store at -20 to -80°C. Antibody is stable for 24 months. Non-hazardous. No MSDS required.
References
Blood transfusion and Immunohaematology, Ph. Rouger, D Anstee and Ch. Salmon (Eds). Arnette, France 30 (5): 353-720 (1987).Tumor Biol 19(5): 390420, (1998; TD-6 Workshop Report)
Supplier
ARP
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