Anti-PRAME (Melanoma Antigen Preferentially Expressed in Tumors, Opa-interacting Protein 4, OIP-4, P

PRAME is a 509aa protein belonging to the PRAME family consisting of 7 LRR (leucine-rich) repeats. It is a tumor antigen expressed in human melanomas and is recognized by cytolytic T lymphocytes. It's overexpression frequently observed in human cancers confers growth or survival advantages by antagonizing retinoic acid receptor (RAR) signaling. PRAME serves as a candidate marker for monitoring childhood acute leukemia. It is expressed in testis and acute leukemias. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:1000-1:5000, Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.