Anti-MCAM Antibody, clone P1H12, biotin conjugated

Description

• General description: MUC18 antigen (CD146), a member of the immuoglobulin superfamily, is an intrinsic membrane glycoprotein of 110-120 kDa found on the surface of endothelial cells, bone marrow fibroblasts and various melanomas. MUC18 has been used as a marker of tumor progression in human melanoma because expression in those tumors correlates strongly with poor prognosis and the development of metastic disease. In addition, a number of human T, B and myeloid leukemic cell lines seem to express MUC18. The close structural relationship with N-CAM and related molecules suggests that MUC18 may be also a developmentally regulated cell adhesion molecule (Melanoma adhesion molecule or MCAM).
• Specificity: Detects circulating endothelial cells in human. Expected to cross-react with dog & mouse.
• Immunogen: Immunization of mice with HUVEC
• Application: Immunocytochemistry: 1-10 μg/mL. Works best on EDTA or Trypsin lifted endothelial cells. Immunohistochemistry: 1-10 μg/mL. 4% PFA for 30min RT or <2hrs @4°C. Block w/ 1%BSA/0.2%tween20/PBC for 30min. Works well in frozen tissue; fixed or unfixed. Immunoprecipitation: 1-10 μg/mL ELISA: 1-10 μg/mL Facs Analysis: 1-10 μg/mL Optimal working dilutions and protocols must be determined by end user.
• Physical form: Purified immunoglobulin. Liquid in 0.02M PBS, 0.25M NaCl, pH=7.6, 15 mg/nL BSA containing 0.1% sodium azide as a preservative.
• Other Notes: Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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