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NeoBiotechnologies
MCAM (Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule)/MUC18/CD146 Monoclonal Antibody (MUC18/1130)
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Product Details
4162-MSM4-P1ABX
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Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Human
Host/Isotype
Mouse
/ IgG1, kappa
Class
Monoclonal
Type
Antibody
Clone
MUC18/1130
Immunogen
Recombinant full-length human MUC18 protein
Conjugate
Unconjugated
Form
Liquid
Concentration
1 mg/mL
Purification
Protein A/G
Storage buffer
PBS, pH 7.4
Contains
no preservative
Storage conditions
-20°C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
Target Information
CD146, also known as MCAM (Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule), is an integral membrane glycoprotein belonging to the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is heavily glycosylated, with more than 50% of its mass derived from carbohydrates. CD146 is primarily expressed on endothelial cells at cell-cell junctions, playing a crucial role in cell adhesion and the cohesion of the endothelial monolayer in vascular tissue. In addition to endothelial cells, CD146 is expressed on bone marrow fibroblasts, mesenchymal stromal cells, endometrial stromal cells, and some tumors, particularly melanoma. It has also been observed on a subset of circulating T cells and activated lymphocytes, but not on circulating endothelial cells, as indicated by the absence of other endothelial markers such as CD31 and CD51/61. CD146 functions as a calcium-independent cell adhesion molecule and may also act as a signal transduction molecule. It is involved in the recruitment of Fyn kinase and the subsequent tyrosine phosphorylation of intracellular proteins, which are important for actin cytoskeleton assembly. This signaling role includes triggering tyrosine phosphorylation of FYN and PTK2 and causing a transient increase in intracellular calcium concentration. In the context of cancer, CD146 expression may facilitate the interaction of melanoma cells with the vascular system, enhancing hematogenous tumor spread. Additionally, CD146 could serve as an adhesion molecule active in neural crest cells during embryonic development, highlighting its diverse roles in both normal physiological processes and disease states.
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Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: CD146; Cell surface glycoprotein MUC18; Cell surface glycoprotein P1H12; Gicerin; melanoma adhesion molecule; Melanoma cell adhesion molecule; Melanoma-associated antigen A32; Melanoma-associated antigen MUC18; S-endo 1 endothelial-associated antigen
Gene Aliases: CD146; MCAM; MUC18
UniProt ID: (Human) P43121
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 4162
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