PurificationAntibodies were produced by immunizing rabbits with synthetic peptide and KLH conjugates. Antibodies were purified by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific peptide.
ApplicationsWB IHC
Species ReactivityHu
SpecificityThe antibody detects endogenous level of total c-Kit protein.
Immunogen TypePeptide-KLH
Immunogen DescriptionPeptide sequence around aa.934~938 (H-I-Y-S-N) derived from Human c-Kit.
FormulationSupplied at 1.0mg/mL in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
StorageStore at -20°C for long term preservation (recommended). Store at 4°C for short term use.
Application Details
Predicted MW: 145kd
Western blotting: 1:500~1:1000
Immunohistochemistry: 1:50~1:100
Images
Western blot analysis of extracts from HL60 cells using c-kit(Ab-936) Antibody #AB21539.
Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded human breast carcinoma tissue using c-kit(Ab-936) Antibody #AB21539(left) or the same antibody preincubated with blocking peptide(right).
Background
This is the receptor for stem cell factor (mast cell growth factor). It has a tyrosine-protein kinase activity. Binding of the ligands leads to the autophosphorylation of KIT and its association with substrates such as phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (Pi3K)
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