The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR; ErbB-1; HER1 in humans) is the cell-surface receptor for members of the epidermal growth factor family (EGF-family) of extracellular protein ligands. The epidermal growth factor receptor is a member of the ErbB family of receptors, a subfamily of four closely related receptor tyrosine kinases: EGFR (ErbB-1), HER2/c-neu (ErbB-2), Her 3 (ErbB-3) and Her 4 (ErbB-4). Mutations affecting EGFR expression or activity could result in cancer.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 0.05ug/ml
Western Blot: 0.5ug/ml for HRP/ECL detection.
Immunoprecipitation: 1-10ug per 106 pervanadate-treated A431 cells.
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Positive Control:
Lysate from PMA/pervanadate treated HepG2 cells. Supplied as a lyophilized powder. Reconstitute with 200ul ddH2O. After complete solubilization of the proteins, add 200ul SDS-PAGE sample buffer and incubate at 90 degrees C for 5 minutes.
Western Blot : 20ul/lane HRP/ECL
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, add sterile glycerol (40-50%), aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.