N-Cadherin Recombinant Protein Antigen
Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-38856PEP
Key Product Details
Source
Conjugate
Applications
Product Specifications
Description
Source: E. coli
Amino Acid Sequence: NSNDGLVTVVKPIDFETNRMFVLTVAAENQVPLAKGIQHPPQSTATVSVTVIDVNENPYFAPNPKIIRQEEGLHAGTMLTTFTAQDP
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
Predicted Molecular Mass
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
Application Notes
It is purified by IMAC chromatography, and the expected concentration is greater than 0.5 mg/ml.
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Protein / Peptide Type
Formulation, Preparation and Storage
NBP2-38856PEP
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: N-Cadherin
N-cadherin is expressed on multiple cell types but is most highly expressed by mesenchymal cells and neural tissue (2). Functionally, N-cadherin has a number of roles including maintaining structural integrity and adhesion, cell signaling, and formation of neuronal synapses and the vascular wall (2). The cytoplasmic tail interacts with beta-catenin which then binds with alpha-catenin, forming the cadherin-catenin adhesion complex, an important component of adhesions junctions (1-3). Given its role in adhesion, N-cadherin serves as an indicator of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) (1-4). The loss of E-cadherin during EMT corresponds with an increase in N-cadherin expression (1-4). This "cadherin-switch" is associated with increased migratory and invasive behavior observed in tumor progress (1-4). Proteases including activity of a disintegrin and metalloprotease 10 (ADAM10), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), caspase 3, presenilin, and calpain can cleave N-cadherin as a mechanism for regulating Wnt/beta-catenin signaling and inducing oncogenic signals (3,4). In addition to its expression in solid tumors, N-cadherin has been indicated in hematological disorders such as leukemia and multiple myeloma (1). N-cadherin antagonists are currently being studied as potential therapeutics for a variety of cancer studies (1-2).
References
1. Mrozik, K. M., Blaschuk, O. W., Cheong, C. M., Zannettino, A., & Vandyke, K. (2018). N-cadherin in cancer metastasis, its emerging role in haematological malignancies and potential as a therapeutic target in cancer. BMC Cancer. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-018-4845-0
2. Loh, C. Y., Chai, J. Y., Tang, T. F., Wong, W. F., Sethi, G., Shanmugam, M. K., Chong, P. P., & Looi, C. Y. (2019). The E-Cadherin and N-Cadherin Switch in Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition: Signaling, Therapeutic Implications, and Challenges. Cells. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells8101118
3. Derycke, L. D., & Bracke, M. E. (2004). N-cadherin in the spotlight of cell-cell adhesion, differentiation, embryogenesis, invasion and signalling. The International Journal of Developmental Biology. https://doi.org/10.1387/ijdb.041793ld
4. Yu, W., Yang, L., Li, T., & Zhang, Y. (2019). Cadherin Signaling in Cancer: Its Functions and Role as a Therapeutic Target. Frontiers in Oncology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2019.00989
5. Unitprot (P1903)
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Product Documents for N-Cadherin Recombinant Protein Antigen
Product Specific Notices for N-Cadherin 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.