Beta-Catenin associates with the cytoplasmic portion of E-Cadherin, which is necessary for the function of E-Cadherin as an adhesion molecule. In normal tissues, beta-Catenin is localized to the membrane of epithelial cells, consistent with its role in the cell adhesion complex. In breast ductal neoplasia, beta-catenin is usually localized in cellular membranes. However, in lobular neoplasia, a marked redistribution of beta-Catenin throughout the cytoplasm results in a diffuse cytoplasmic patte. Immunostaining of beta-Catenin and E-Cadherin is helps in the accurate identification of ductal and lobular neoplasms, including a distinction between low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and lobular carcinoma. Additionally, some rectal and gastric adenocarcinomas demonstrate diffuse cytoplasmic beta-catenin staining and a lack of membranous staining, mimicking the staining patte observed with lobular breast carcinomas.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
A partial human recombinant protein was used as the immunogen for the Beta Catenin antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Note
Optimal dilution of the Beta Catenin antibody to be determined by the researcher.
Uniprot
P35222
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the Beta Catenin antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).
Applications
IHC-P
Description
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.1-0.2ug/ml for 30 min at RT