Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ MART-1 (melanoma antigen recognized by T cells) is also termed as Melan-A. It is a type III membrane protein with a molecular weight of 22-24 kDa. It is present in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), trans-Golgi network (TGN) and in melanosomes. MART-1 is a melanocyte lineage protein. This gene is mapped to human chromosome 9p24.1._x000D_ Melanoma-associated antigen recognized by T cells-1 (MART-1) (also known as Melan-A) is a melanocyte differentiation antigen recognized by autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes. It is a transmembrane protein which is hydrophobic in nature. Six other melanoma associated antigens recognized by autologous cytotoxic T cells include MAGE-1, Tyrosinase, gp100, gp75, BAGE-1, and GAGE-1. Subcellular fractionation shows that MART-1 is present in melanosomes and endoplasmic reticulum. The protein is also expressed in melanoma tumors. Anti-MART-1 Antibody detects endogenous levels of total MART-1 protein._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human MART-1._x000D_ Immunogen Range: 41-90_x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ MART-1 (melanoma antigen recognized by T cells) is essential for the activities of the melanosomal matrix protein PMEL17 (premelanosome protein)/GP100 and the maturation of melanosomes. It plays a key role in pigmentation. MART-1 plays an important role in the expression, stability, trafficking and processing of Pmel17._x000D_ Melanoma-associated antigen recognized by T cells-1 (MART-1) has been shown to be essential for the functioning of glycoprotein-100 (gp100)._x000D_ Features and Benefits_x000D_ Evaluate our antibodies with complete peace of mind. If the antibody does not perform in your application, we will issue a full credit or replacement antibody. Learn more.