MCAM antibody (CF®740)

Catalog No. ABIN7656788

The Mouse Monoclonal anti-MCAM antibody has been validated for IHC and IHC (fp). It is suitable to detect MCAM in samples from Human.

Quick Overview for MCAM antibody (CF®740) (ABIN7656788)

Target: MCAM (Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule (MCAM))

Reactivity: Human

Host: Mouse

Clonality: Monoclonal

Conjugate: This MCAM antibody is conjugated to CF®740

Application: Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunohistochemistry (Formalin-fixed Paraffin-embedded Sections) (IHC (fp))

Clone: C146-634

Product Details anti-MCAM Antibody (CF®740)

Purpose: CD146 / MCAM / MUC18 / Mucin 18(C146/634), CF740 conjugate

Characteristics: The human CD146 gene maps to chromosome 11q23 and encodes a trans-membrane glycoprotein, also designated MCAM, MUC 18, that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and functions as a Ca2 -independent cell adhesion molecule. CD146 expression is restricted to advanced primary and metastatic melanomas and to cell lines of the neuroectodermal lineage, but not normal melanocytes. CD146 is found on 80 % of advanced primary human melanomas and correlates well with development of metastatic disease. Primary antibodies are available purified, or with a selection of fluorescent CF® Dyes and other labels. CF® Dyes offer exceptional brightness and photostability. Note: Conjugates of blue fluorescent dyes like CF®405S and CF®405M are not recommended for detecting low abundance targets, because blue dyes have lower fluorescence and can give higher non-specific background than other dye colors.

Immunogen: Recombinant human CD146 protein

Isotype: IgG1, kappa

Application Details

Application Notes: Higher concentration may be required for direct detection using primary antibody conjugates than for indirect detection with secondary antibody. Immunohistology (formalin). Staining of formalin-fixed tissues requires boiling tissue sections in 10 mM Tris with 1 mM EDTA, pH 9.0, for 10-20 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 minutes. Flow Cytometry 0.5-1 μg/million cells/0.1 mL. Immunofluorescence 0.5-1.0 μg/mL. Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined by user

Comment:

Positive Control: A-375, HUV-EC or HeLa Cells. Tonsil or Melanoma.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Liquid

Concentration: 0.1 mg/mL

Buffer: PBS, 0.1 % rBSA, 0.05 % azide

Preservative: Sodium azide

Precaution of Use: This product contains Sodium azide: a POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE which should be handled by trained staff only.

Handling Advice: Protect from light

Storage: 4 °C

Storage Comment:

Stable at room temperature or 37°C for 7 days.

Protect from light

Store at 2 to 8°C. Protect fluorescent conjugates from light

Expiry Date: 24 months

Target Details for MCAM

Target: MCAM (Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule (MCAM))

Alternative Name: CD146

Background:

Synonyms: Cell Surface Glycoprotein MUC18, Cell Surface Glycoprotein P1H12, Gicerin, Melanoma Adhesion Molecule (MCAM), Melanoma Associated Glycoprotein MUC18, Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule, Melanoma-associated Antigen A32, Mel-CAM, S-endo 1 Endothelial-associated Antigen, Sendo1

Gene Symbol: MCAM

Molecular Weight: 130 kDa

Gene ID: 4162

UniProt: P43121