Collagen IV Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The extent of expression of the basement membrane component type IV collagen may be correlated with the degree of differentiation of basement membrane producing neoplasma. Neoplastic cells of invasive carcinomas often lack a continuous basement membrane. In histopathology antibodies to type IV collagen may help to distinguish between non-invasive (benign or in situ) and invasive lesions. Furthermore the antiSerum is important in the differential identification of bullous lesions in dermatopathology.

Visser, R., van der Beek, J.M.H., Havenith, M.G., Cleutjens, J.P.M. and Bosman, F.T. (1985). Immunocytochemical detection of basement membrane antigens in the histopathological evaluation of laryngeal dysplasia and neoplasia. Histopathology 10, 171-180. Cleutjens, J.P.M., Havenith, M.G., Kasper, M., Vallinga, M., and Bosman, F.T. (1990). Absence of type IV collagen in the centre of the corneal epithelial basement membrane. Histochemical Journal 22, 688-94. Havenith, M.G. et al. (1987). Human specific anti-type IV collagen monoclonal antibodies, characterisation and immunohistochemical appliCation. Histochemistry 87, 123-28. Schapers, R.F.M., Pauwels, R.P.E., Havenith, M.G., Smeets, A.W.G.B, van den Brandt and P.A. Bosman, F.T. (1990). Prognostic Significance of type IV collagen and laminin immunoreactivity in urothelial carcinomas of the bladder. Cancer 66, 2583-88.

Small volumes of anti-Collagen IV antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS573001 is an antibody targeting Collagen IV. Also known as Rabbit anti Collagen IV. Reactive in Bovine, Human, Rat, Swine. Host: Rabbit.