Abcam, ab170905, Anti-Tyrosinase antibody [EPR10141]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Anti-Tyrosinase antibody [EPR10141] (ab170905) is a rabbit monoclonal antibody detecting Tyrosinase in Western Blot, Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry, IHC-P, ICC/IF . Suitable for Human, Mouse . - Biophysical QC for unrivalled batch-batch consistency - Over 20 publications
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR10141,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P, WB, ICC/IFSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Tyrosinase antibody [EPR10141] (ab170905) is a rabbit recombinant monoclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Flow Cytometry (Intra), Flow Cytometry (Flow Cyt), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P), Immunocytochemistry/immunofluorescence (ICC/IF) in Human, Mouse samples.
What is the molecular weight of Tyrosinase?
Anti-Tyrosinase [EPR10141] (ab170905) specifically detects a band for Tyrosinase (UniProt: P14679) at a molecular weight of 60kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Tyrosinase [EPR10141] (ab170905) was first used in a scientific publication in 2013 and has been cited over 20 times in peer-reviewed journals.
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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.35% Sodium citrate, 0.17% Sodium chloride, 0.05% BSA, 0.03% EDTA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Tyrosinase also known as monophenol monooxygenase is a copper-containing enzyme with a mass of approximately 60-70 kDa. It catalyzes the oxidation of phenols such as tyrosine to quinones which are important precursors for melanin synthesis. Tyrosinase is predominantly expressed in melanocytes the cells responsible for pigment production in skin hair and eyes. Its expression also occurs in other tissues like the brain where it might play different roles.
Biological function summary
Within melanin production tyrosinase functions as the rate-limiting enzyme initiating the synthesis path by converting tyrosine into dopaquinone. This enzyme works as part of the melanogenic complex interacting with other enzymes such as tyrosinase-related proteins 1 and 2 to regulate melanin synthesis. The presence and activity of tyrosinase significantly impacts pigmentation processes and skin coloration.
Pathways
Relating tyrosinase to melanin biosynthetic and regulatory pathways reveal its central role. The enzyme is vital in the Raper-Mason pathway for melanin production where it interacts with proteins such as dopachrome tautomerase. It bridges the gap between external stimuli like UV radiation and cellular responses transforming them into pigmentation changes. The L-tyrosine and catecholamine biosynthesis pathways also influence tyrosinase activity linking it to broader metabolic processes.
Issues with tyrosinase can lead to conditions like albinism and melanoma. In oculocutaneous albinism type 1 (OCA1) a genetic mutation in the tyrosinase gene results in reduced or absent enzymatic activity causing hypopigmentation. In melanoma abnormal regulation of tyrosinase and its pathway associates with tumor progression and metastasis often in connection with factors such as microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) that modulate its expression.