Human TS / Thymidylate Synthase

Rabbit

Human (tested or 100% immunogen sequence identity)

Polyclonal

Unconjugated

Antiserum

Unmodified

This whole rabbit serum was prepared by repeated immunizations with recombinant human Thymidylate Synthase (36 kDa) produced in E.coli.

This antiserum is directed against human Thymidylate Synthase and is useful in determining its presence in various assays. Because inhibition of Thymidylate Synthase prevents DNA synthesis and cell proliferation, the enzyme is an important target for cancer chemotherapeutic drugs, specifically the fluoropyrimidine group of antineoplastic drugs used to treat solid tumors. In general, this antibody can detect antigen in a variety of human cells and tissues, as well as bacteria, African green monkey, rat and mouse. Somewhat lower dilutions may be required in some non-human cell lines. Anti-Thymidylate Synthase can detect Thymidylate Synthase by immunochemistry in proliferating cell cultures and tissues but does not stain nonproliferating cells. Normal colon mucosa shows weak staining; however, some colorectal cancer specimens show very strong staining.

• IHC
• Western blot (1:500 - 1:2000)
• ELISA (1:20000 - 1:100000)

This antiserum against Human Thymidylate Synthase (hTS) has been tested for use in ELISA, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence microscopy, immunohistochemistry and immunoblotting. The antibody recognizes the expected additional band corresponding to the ternary complex of hTS-dFUMP-reduced folate in HeLa cells treated with the TS inhibitor 5-FUdR. This event occurs in most human breast, colorectal, gastric, head and neck carcinomas. The antibody recognizes the 36000 MW hTS. Reactivity in other immunoassays is unknown.

Antiserum, 0.01% Sodium Azide

Store vial at -20°C prior to opening. Dilute only prior to immediate use. For extended storage aliquot contents and freeze at -20°C or below. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

For research use only. Intended for use by laboratory professionals.

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Uniprot: P04818 NCBI: NM_001071 NP_001062.1