This antibody recognizes a 53kDa protein, identified as the Ornithine Decarboxylase. ODC-1 is the initial and rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthetic pathway of polyamines and is involved in the conversion of ornithine to putrescine. The biological activity of ODC-1 is rapidly induced in response to virtually all agents known to promote cell proliferation including hormones, drugs, growth factors, mitogens, and tumor promoters. Reportedly, ODC-1 mRNA levels are elevated in lung carcinomas as well as in colon adenomas and carcinomas. Activity in colorectal carcinomas is greater than those in adenomas and normal mucosa.

Flow Cytometry: 0.5-1 ug/million cells IF: 0.5-1 ug/ml WB: 0.5-1 ug/ml IHC (FFPE): 0.5-1 ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT (1) Prediluted format : incubate for 30 min at RT (2) The concentration stated for each application is a general starting point. Variations in protocols, secondaries and substrates may require the antibody to be titered up or down for optimal performance.

1. Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes.
2. The prediluted format is supplied in a dropper bottle and is optimized for use in IHC. After epitope retrieval step (if required), drip mAb solution onto the tissue section and incubate at RT for 30 min.

Type: Primary
Antigen: ODC1
Clonality: Monoclonal
Clone: ODC1/485
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Epitope:
Host: Mouse
Isotype: IgG1, kappa
Reactivity: Human, Rat