EMA-1
Catalog Fields
Antigen: primordial germ cell surface marker (mouse)
Hybridoma Cells Available: No
Antigen Species: Mouse
Depositor: Eddy, M. / Hahnel, A.
Isotype: MIgM
Antigen Sequence:
Host Species: mouse
Depositors Institution: NIH, NIEHS, RTP and Ontario Veterinary College
Positive Tested Species Reactivity: Amphibian, Avian, Broad species, Fish, Mammal, Zebrafish
Depositors Notes: This antibody binds specifically to the surface of primordial germ cells and a variety of adult apical epithelium including oviduct and proximal kidney. This antibody also recognizes antigen in olfactory pits and membranous portions of fins in zebrafish PMID: 19302835.
Predicted Species Reactivity:
Gene:
Immunogen: Nulli SCC1 EC cells (fixed in 1% formaldehyde + 1% glutaraldehyde)
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Clonality: Monoclonal
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Epitope Mapped: Yes
Myeloma Strain: NS-1
Epitope Location or Sequence: EMA-1 recognizes short chain (monofucosylated polylactosamine) and long chain (mono- and difucosylated polylactosamine) glycolipids of cell surface glycoproteins specific of primordial germ cells.
Antibody Registry ID: AB_531885
Additional Information: This antibody was originally described and characterized in [Hahnel, A.C., and Eddy, E.M. (1986). Cell surface markers of mouse primordial germ cells defined by two monoclonal antibodies. Gamete Research 15, 25-34]. RRID:AB_531885
Recommended Applications: FACS, FFPE, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot
These hybridomas were created by your colleagues. Please acknowledge the hybridoma contributor and the Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank (DSHB) in the Materials and Methods of your publications. Please email the citation to us.
For your Materials & Methods section:
EMA-1 was deposited to the DSHB by Eddy, M. / Hahnel, A. (DSHB Hybridoma Product EMA-1)
Storage and Handling Recommendations
Although many cell products are maintained at 4°C for years without loss of activity, shelf-life at 4°C is highly variable. For immediate use, short term storage at 4°C up to two weeks is recommended. For long term storage, divide the solution into volumes of no less than 20 ul for freezing at -20°C or -80°C. The small volume aliquot should provide sufficient reagent for short term use. Freeze-thaw cycles should be avoided. For concentrate or bioreactor products, an equal volume of glycerol, a cryoprotectant, may be added prior to freezing.
Usage Recommendations
Although the optimal Ig concentration for an application varies for each product and must be optimized for each laboratory, a good starting concentration for immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and immunocytochemistry (ICC) is 2-5 ug/ml. For western blots, the recommended concentration range is 0.2-0.5 ug/ml.
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10 References
Initial Publication
The distribution of two cell surface determinants of mouse embryonal carcinoma and early embryonic cells.
Eddy EM
Journal of reproductive immunology 10.2 (1987 Feb): 89-110.