Anti-E-cadherin Antibody, clone DECMA-1

Description

• General description: Cadherins are a family of transmembrane glycoproteins involved in Ca2+-dependent cell to cell interactions. The members of the family are differentially expressed in various tissues and function in the maintenance of tissue integrity, morphogenesis, and migration. Cadherins are divided into type I and type II subgroups. Type I cadherins include epithelial cadherin (E-cadherin), neural cadherin (N-cadherin), placental cadherin (P-cadherin) and retinal cadherin (R-cadherin). Type II include kidney cadherin (K-cadherin) and osteoblast cadherin (OB-cadherin). One of the best characterized cadherins is E-cadherin (epithelial cadherin or cadherin-1). It consists of calcium-binding extracellular domains responsible for interactions with other E-cadherin molecules on neighboring cells and interaction with integrin alphaEbeta7. The cytoplasmic domain of E-cadherin is linked to the actin cytoskeleton through cytoplasmic catenin proteins, thus establishing a complex localized to adherens junctions. In carcinomas, E-cadherin is frequently downregulated, consistent with its function of an invasion suppressor in normal epithelia.
• Immunogen: Mouse embryonal carcinoma cell line PCC4
• Application: Immunohistochemistry Analysis: 1:300 dilution of this antibody has been shown to detect E-cadherin in mouse GI tract tissue.Inhibition: A previous lot was used by an independent laboratory in inhibion studies, blocking E-cadherin associated cell adhesion. (Vestweber, 1985)Flow Cytometry Analysis: A previous lot was used by an independent laboratory in flow cytometry applications. (Tang, 1994)
• Quality: Evaluated by Western Blot in A431 cell lysate.Western Blot Analysis: 1 µg/mL of this antibody detected E-Cadherin in 10 µg of A431 cell lysate.
• Target description: ~ 106 kDa observed MW.
• Physical form: Format: Purified
• Storage and Stability: Stable for 1 year at -20°C from date of receipt.Handling Recommendations: Upon receipt and prior to removing the cap, centrifuge the vial and gently mix the solution. Aliquot into microcentrifuge tubes and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage IgG and affect product performance.
• Analysis Note: ControlA431 cell lysate
• Other Notes: Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.
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