Synonyms | Prostate-Specific Antigen, Semenogelase, Seminin, APS, P-30 Antigen, FocusOn006 |
Swiss Prot Num | P07288 |
Immunogen | Human PSA isolated from pooled human seminal fluid. |
Product Type | Antibodies |
Recommended Isotype Control | SM10P (for use in human samples), AM03095PU-N |
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Immunogen | Swiss Prot Num: P07288 |
? | Genename: PSA |
Storage | Store the antibody undiluted at 2-8°C for one month or (in aliquots) at -20°C for longer. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Shelf life: one year from despatch. |
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Format | State: Liquid purified Ig |
? | Purification: Protein G chromatography |
? | Buffer System: PBS, pH 7.2 containing 0.09% Sodium Azide |
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Specificity | This antibody recognises prostate specific antigen. |
Application | ELISA. Immunohistochemistry on paraffin sections: This product requires antigen retrieval using heat treatment prior to staining of paraffin sections. Western Blot: Under non-reducing conditions a PSA triplet is observed at approx 30kDa. Under reducing conditions a doublet can be observed. |
Background | PSA is a serine protease produced by prostatic epithelial cells, which is also known as kallikrein 3. Serum PSA levels have been correlated with the stage of prostatic cancer, and have been used to monitor residual tumour levels and disease progression. |
Concentration | 1.6 mg/ml |
Focuson | 006 Antibodies to Kallikrein Family |