Tissue-Tek Genie®
anti-Vimentin

Clone: V9
Host clonality: mouse monoclonal
Control tissue: lymph node, appendix, tonsil
Staining pattern: cytoplasmic
Regulatory status: IVD, FDA Class I
Product code: 8336-C010: RTU, 10 capsules; 1 pack
8336-M250: RTU, 1 cartridge, 250 tests; 1 unit

 

Vimentin is an intermediate filament which forms part of the cytoskeleton and is expressed ubiquitously in mesenchymal cells such as fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, and endothelium. The antibody labels vimentin in normal and neoplastic cells.
Tissue-Tek Genie<sup>&reg;</sup><br /> anti-Vimentin Strong staining of metastatic melanoma.

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Negative staining in epithelial cells of proximal tubules in kidneys but strong staining in endothelial cells and fibroblasts.
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