This antibody reacts with the Stage-specific embryonic antigen-4 (SSEA-4) that is expressed upon the surface of human teratocarcinoma stem cells (EC), human embryonic germ (EG) cells) and human embryonic stem (ES) cells. No immunoreactivity is evident with undifferentiated murine EC, ES and EG cells. Expression of SSEA-4 is down-regulated following differentiation of human EC cells. In contrast, the differentiation of murine EC and ES cells may be accompanied by an increase in SSEA-4 expression.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.