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CD146 Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody (RM249)
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Product Details
MA562114
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Product Specifications
Species Reactivity
Human
Host/Isotype
Rabbit
/ IgG
Expression System
HEK293 cells
Class
Recombinant Monoclonal
Type
Antibody
Clone
RM249
Immunogen
A synthetic peptide corresponding to the residues near C-terminus of human CD146.
Conjugate
Form
Liquid
Concentration
Conc. Not Determined
Purification
Protein A
Storage buffer
PBS with 1% BSA, 50% glycerol
Contains
0.09% sodium azide
Storage conditions
-20°C
Shipping conditions
Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)
RRID
Product Specific Information
This antibody reacts to human CD146 (Cell surface glycoprotein MUC18). This antibody may also react to mouse or rat CD146, as predicted by immunogen homology.
Predicted Reactivity: Mouse, Rat
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.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
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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; P1H12 antigen; S-endo 1 endothelial-associated antigen; unnamed protein product
Gene Aliases: CD146; HEMCAM; MCAM; MelCAM; METCAM; MUC18
UniProt ID: (Human) P43121
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 4162
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