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MCAM/CD146 Recombinant Protein Antigen

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP1-88132PEP

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NBP1-88132PEP

Key Product Details

Source

E. coli

Tag

N-terminal His6ABP (ABP = Albumin Binding Protein derived from Streptococcal Protein G)

Conjugate

Unconjugated

Applications

Antibody Competition

Product Specifications

Description

A recombinant protein antigen with a N-terminal His6-ABP tag corresponding to human MCAM.

Source: E. coli

Amino Acid Sequence: LNYRLPSGNHMKESREVTVPVFYPTEKVWLEVEPVGMLKEGDRVEIRCLADGNPPPHFSISKQNPSTREAEEETTNDNGVLVLEPARKEHSGRYECQGLDLDTMISLLSEPQELLVNYVSDVRVSPAAPERQEGSSLTLTCEAESSQDLE

Fusion Tag: N-terminal His6ABP (ABP = Albumin Binding Protein derived from Streptococcal Protein G)

This product is intended to be used as a blocking antigen for antibody competition assays. Any other use of this antigen is done at the risk of the user. The use of this product for commercial production is strictly prohibited. Please contact technical support if you have any questions.

Purity

>80% by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining

Predicted Molecular Mass

34 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Applications

Antibody Competition (10 - 100 molar excess)

Application Notes

This recombinant antigen is only intended to be used as a blocking agent to confirm antibody specificity with the corresponding antibody, catalog number NBP1-88132.

It is purified by IMAC chromatography, and the expected concentration is greater than 0.5 mg/ml.

For current lot information, including availability, please contact our technical support team click nb-technical@bio-techne.com

Protein / Peptide Type

Recombinant Protein Antigen

Formulation, Preparation and Storage

NBP1-88132PEP
Formulation PBS and 1M Urea, pH 7.4.
Preservative No Preservative
Concentration Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.
Shipping The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Background: MCAM/CD146

CD146 belongs to the immunoglobulin supergene family with five immunoglobulin like domains (V-V-C2-C2-C2), a transmembrane region and a 63 residue cytoplasmic tail. The protein is a membrane glycoprotein that functions as a Ca2+ independent cell adhesion molecule involved in heterophilic cell to cell interactions. CD146 has a molecular size of 130 kDa in its reduced form (118 kDa unreduced), and N linked glycosylation accounts for fifty percent of the apparent molecular weight. In some cells the molecule carries a sulfate 3 glucuronyl moiety. Expression of the molecule was shown in a relatively limited spectrum of normal human tissues (endothelium, smooth muscle, and subpopulations of activated T cells) and malignant neoplasm (melanoma and breast carcinoma). The lineage specific expression pattern of CD146 can be useful in the differential diagnosis of certain lesions including melanomas and various types of gestational trophoblastic lesions. CD146 expression can promote tumor progression in human melanoma, through enhanced interaction between melanoma cells and endothelial cells. However, in breast carcinoma, CD146 may act as a tumor suppressor. Over expression of CD146 in breast carcinoma cells results in a more cohesive cell growth and in the formation of smaller tumors in nude mice. During implantation and placentation, CD146 is expressed by the intermediate trophoblast in the placental site and binds to its putative receptor in uterine smooth muscle cells thus limiting trophoblastic invasion in the myometrium. Monoclonal antibody specific for CD146 is an important tool for the identification and isolation of cells expressing CD146.

Long Name

Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule

Alternate Names

CD146, L-Gicerin, MUC18

Gene Symbol

MCAM

Additional MCAM/CD146 Products

Product Documents for MCAM/CD146 Recombinant Protein Antigen

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for MCAM/CD146 Recombinant Protein Antigen

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. This product is guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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