Hello Histonet,

Besides Santa Cruz or Dako, 
Biogenex and InnoGenex also provide antibodies to CD117, 
both polyclonal and monoclonal.

Regards,
A. Moura
InnoGenex
1-877-449-4636

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hewlett Bryan (CMH) [mailto:HEWLETT@EXCHANGE1.CMH.ON.CA]
> Sent: Monday, June 21, 1999 10:49 AM
> To: 'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'; 'Terrett, Barb'
> Subject: RE: CD17
> 
> 
> Barb,
> 
> CD17 is lactosylceramide, a marker for granulocytes, monocytes and
> platelets.  I think that what you require is CD117( c-Kit ), which
> stains GIST, as well as some other cell types. This was a presentation
> at the last local immunohistochemistry user group meeting. 
> Antibodies against CD117 are available from a variety of sources. We use
> a polyclonal from either Santa Cruz or Dako. Contact me offline or at
> (905)521-2100 ext 3158 for more info.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Bryan
> 
> >----------
> >From: 	Terrett, Barb[SMTP:Barb_Terrett@pmh.toronto.on.ca]
> >Sent: 	June 21, 1999 10:33 AM
> >To: 	'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'
> >Subject: 	CD17
> >
> >Helloooo Histonet,
> >A request has been made to me for info on CD17, a GI stromal 
> tumour marker.
> >Is anyone familiar with this Ab ? So far I have had no luck locating it.
> >
> >Also, I wanted to say how happy I am to have the answer to a 
> question I had
> >not asked yet! I was going to ask for the protocol for elmer's 
> glue slides,
> >and lo and behold there it is! The histonet is amazing!!
> >
> >ttfn b
> >
> >
>