CPS1 Antilichaam / Carbamoylfosfaatsynthetase 1

This MAb recognizes a protein of 165kDa, identified as carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) . This mitochondrial enzyme catalyzes synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate from ammonia and bicarbonate. This reaction is the first committed step of the urea cycle, which is important in the removal of excess urea from cells. Deficiency of CPS1 is an autosomal recessive disorder that causes hyperammonemia. CPS1 is a hepatocyte specific protein that localizes to the mitochondria of hepatocytes. It is a sensitive marker for distinguishing hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) from other metastatic carcinomas as well as cholangio-carcinomas. HCC s occur primarily in the stomach, but they are also found in many other organs. CPS1 may also be a useful marker for intestinal metaplasia. Reportedly, strong expression of CPS1 correlates with smaller tumor size and longer patient survival. Occasionally, CPS1 is also found in gastric carcinomas as well as in a few other non-hepatic tumors.

Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2 µg/mL

P31327

Human

A recombinant human CPS1 protein was used as the immunogen for the CPS1 antibody.

CPS1/9857

IHC-P

Protein A/G affinity

Purified

This CPS1 antibody is available for research use only.

Aliquot the CPS1 antibody and store frozen at -20°C or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

1 mg/mL in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Optimal dilution of the CPS1 antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Cytoplasm

IHC staining of FFPE human hepatocellular carcinoma tissue with CPS1 antibody (clone CPS1/9857) . Inset: PBS used in place of primary Ab (secondary Ab negative control) . HIER: boil tissue sections in pH 9 10mM Tris with 1mM EDTA for 20 min and allow to cool before testing.