Stains & CD markers
Tyrosinase



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PubMed Search: Tyrosinase[TI] review[ptyp]

Lauren N. Stuart, M.D., M.B.A.
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Definition / general
  • Also called T311 (for immunohistochemistry)
  • Melanocyte specific antigen important in melanin synthesis and melanosome formation
  • Interpretation: cytoplasmic staining
Uses by pathologists
  • Identification of melanocytic neoplasms
Microscopic (histologic) images

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Normal skin prominent
melanocytes;
melanoma +
homogenous tumor cells

Melanoma

Positive staining - normal
Positive staining - disease
Negative staining
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