IHC of Factor XIIIa on an FFPE Placenta Tissue
| Intended Use | For In Vitro Diagnostic Use | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary and Explanation | Factor XIII or fibrin stabilizing factor is an enzyme of the blood coagulation system that crosslinks fibrin. When thrombin has converted fibrinogen to fibrin, the latter forms a proteinaceous network in which every E-unit is crosslinked to only one D-unit. Factor XIII is activated by thrombin into Factor XIIIa; its activation into Factor XIIIa requires calcium as a cofactor. Factor XIIIa has been identified in platelets, megakaryocytes, and fibroblast-like mesenchymal or histiocytic cells present in the placenta, uterus, and prostate; it is also present in monocytes, macrophages and dermal dendritic cells. Anti-Factor XIIIa has been found to be useful in differentiating between Dermatofibroma (90% (+)), Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (25%(+)) and Desmoplastic Malignant Melanoma (0%(+)). Factor XIIIa positivity is also seen in Capillary Hemagioblastoma (100%(+)), Hemangioendothelioma (100%(+)), Hemangiopericytoma (100%(+)), Xanthogranuloma (100%(+)), Xanthoma (100(+)), Hepatocellular Carcinoma (93%(+)), Glomus Tumor (80%(+)), and Meningioma 80%(+)). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Antibody Type | Rabbit Monoclonal | Clone | EP292 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Isotype | IgG | Reactivity | Paraffin, Frozen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Localization | Cytoplasmic | Control | Placenta, Testis, Tonsil, Skin, Colon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Presentation | Anti-Factor XIIIa is a mouse monoclonal antibody derived from cell culture supernatant that is concentrated, dialyzed, filter sterilized and diluted in buffer pH 7.5, containing BSA and sodium azide as a preservative. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note: For concentrated antibodies, please centrifuge prior to use to ensure recovery of all product. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
