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EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9)

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP2-45448

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Cited:

Human

Applications

Validated:

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin, Western Blot

Cited:

Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG2B Clone # OTI1H9

Concentration

1 mg/ml

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Full length human recombinant protein of human EPCAM(NP_002345) produced in HEK293T cell.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG2B

Theoretical MW

32.7 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.

Scientific Data Images for EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9)

Western Blot: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448]

Western Blot: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448]

Western Blot: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448] - Analysis of HEK293T cells were transfected with the pCMV6-ENTRY control (Left lane) or pCMV6-ENTRY EPCAM.
Immunohistochemistry: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448]

Immunohistochemistry: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448]

Immunohistochemistry: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448] - Analysis of Human lymphoma tissue. (Heat-induced epitope retrieval by 10mM citric buffer, pH6.0, 120C for 3min)
Immunohistochemistry: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448]

Immunohistochemistry: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448]

Immunohistochemistry: EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9) [NBP2-45448] - Analysis of Human colon tissue. (Heat-induced epitope retrieval by 10mM citric buffer, pH6.0, 120C for 3min)

Applications for EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9)

Application
Recommended Usage

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

1:100

Immunohistochemistry

1:150

Western Blot

1:4000
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Immunogen affinity purified

Formulation

PBS (pH 7.3), 1.0% BSA and 50% Glycerol

Preservative

0.02% Sodium Azide

Concentration

1 mg/ml

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: EpCAM/TROP1

Epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM), also known as TROP1 and CD326, is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein that plays a role in a number of cellular processes including adhesion, signaling, maintaining stemness, proliferation, migration, and invasion (1,2). The human EpCAM protein is 314 amino acids (aa) in length with a theoretical molecular weight (MW) of ~35 kDa (1,3,4). The EpCAM protein includes a signal peptide, an extracellular N-terminal domain, a thyroglobulin type-1 domain, a carboxyl-terminal domain, a single-pass transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain (1,3). The protein is highly conserved and has approximately 81% aa sequence identity between human and mouse (5). Trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2) also shares ~67% aa sequence similarity with EpCAM (1,5). While both EpCAM and TROP2 are cell surface markers expressed in the epithelium, their expression levels typically do not correlate (5). EpCAM is expressed in normal epithelial tissue and elevated expression is observed in many epithelial carcinomas (1-3) Patient tumor samples with increased EpCAM expression have been associated with poor prognosis (1). Given EpCAM's elevated expression in tumors, it has become a potential target for cancer therapy approaches, including monoclonal antibody treatment and anti-EpCAM trispecific antibodies (1,5).

EpCAM functions as an intracellular signaling molecule and contributes to regulation of epithelial-to-mesenchymal (EMT) transition (4,5). EpCAM is cleaved during the process of regulated intramembrane proteolysis (RIP) (4,5). Initial cleavage occurs at the membrane via a disintegrin and metalloprotease 17 (ADAM17) which releases EpCAM's extracellular domain (EpEx) (4,5). A secondary cleavage is mediated by presenilin 2 (PSEN2) which releases EpCAM's cytoplasmic trail (EpICD) (4,5). EpICD translocates to the nucleus where it associates with beta-catenin, FHL-2, and LEF-1 and induces transcription of genes related to EMT and tumor growth (4,5). EpCAM has also been shown to regulate structure and functionality of the apical junction complex of cells through direct interaction with claudin-7 and association with E-cadherin (2,5). Loss of EpCAM disrupts adherins junction and tight junction structure and function (2).

References

1. Mohtar MA, Syafruddin SE, Nasir SN, Low TY. Revisiting the Roles of Pro-Metastatic EpCAM in Cancer. Biomolecules. 2020; 10(2):255. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10020255

2. Huang L, Yang Y, Yang F, et al. Functions of EpCAM in physiological processes and diseases (Review). Int J Mol Med. 2018; 42(4):1771-1785. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2018.3764

3. Brown TC, Sankpal NV, Gillanders WE. Functional Implications of the Dynamic Regulation of EpCAM during Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition. Biomolecules. 2021; 11(7):956. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11070956

4. Uniprot (P16422)

5. Schnell U, Cirulli V, Giepmans BN. EpCAM: structure and function in health and disease. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2013; 1828(8):1989-2001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbamem.2013.04.018

Long Name

Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule

Alternate Names

17-1A, CD326, GA733-2, gp40, KS1/4, M4S1, TACSTD1, TROP1

Gene Symbol

EPCAM

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Product Documents for EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9)

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Product Specific Notices for EpCAM/TROP1 Antibody (OTI1H9)

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

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