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Myogenin (Skeletal Muscle Marker)

The Myogenin Mouse Monoclonal Antibody [Clone F5D] is a well-characterized antibody for the specific nuclear detection of myogenin, a critical transcription factor in skeletal muscle development and differentiation. It is widely used as a sensitive and specific immunohistochemical marker for identifying rhabdomyosarcomas, particularly alveolar and embryonal subtypes. This antibody is ideal for use on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues and provides crisp nuclear staining in tumor cells of skeletal muscle origin.

Specifications

Species

Mouse

Immunogen

Rat myogenin peptide (aa 73-94) followed by rat myogenin recombinant fragment (aa 30-224) (Epitope aa 138-158)

Clone

F5D

Isotype

IgG1, kappa

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat, Dog, Cat, and Pig. Others not known.

Positive Control

Rh-30 cells. Skeletal muscle or rhabdomyosarcoma.

Specificity

Anti-myogenin labels the nuclei of myoblasts in developing muscle tissue, and is expressed in tumor cell nuclei of rhabdomyosarcoma and some leiomyosarcomas. Positive nuclear staining may occur in Wilms' tumor.

Cellular Localization

Nuclear

Ordering Information

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  • Classification
  • RUO
  • Catalogue Number
  • G0235RP