Anti-Vimentin Antibody

Vimentin is a class III intermediate filament protein (homopolymers) found in various non-epithelial cells including mesenchymal cells and fibroblasts. In many cells of mesenchymal origin, it is one of the most prominent phosphoproteins, especially during cell division when enhanced phosphorylation of vimentin corresponds with the reorganization of vimentin filaments.

57-60 kDa

Nuclei from adult human thymic biopsy specimens.

Anti-Vimentin Antibody, clone LN-6 detects level of Vimentin & has been published & validated for use in IH(P).

Immunohistochemistry on B5 fixed, paraffin embedded tissue sections.

Reacts with human mesenchymal cells and derived sarcomas. Reacts with an epitope of the cytoskeletal protein vimentin but unlike other vimentin antibodies, does not react with human lymphoid cells or derived malignancies. Reactive with endothelium, muscle, fibroblasts, melanocytes, peripheral nerve, sertoli cells, kidney mesangial cells and tubules, osteoblasts and periosteum, non-hematopoietic tumors of mesenchymal origin (all sarcomas), meningiomas and melanomas.

Liquid tissue culture supernatant containing 0.02% sodium azide.

Please refer to guidance on suggested starting dilutions and/or titers per application and sample type.

Store at -10°C to -25°C. Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.

Control
Hyperplastic lymph nodes.

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

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