Description

The protein encoded by this gene plays a role in cell adhesion, and in cohesion of the endothelial monolayer at intercellular junctions in vascular tissue. Its expression may allow melanoma cells to interact with cellular elements of the vascular system, thereby enhancing hematogeneous tumor spread. Could be an adhesion molecule active in neural crest cells during embryonic development. Acts as surface receptor that triggers tyrosine phosphorylation of FYN and PTK2/FAK1, and a transient increase in the intracellular calcium concentration.

References
1. Cancer Lett. 2013 Apr 28;330(2):150-62. 2. J Biol Chem. 2013 Jan 25;288(4):2571-9.

Specification
Aliases	CD146; MUC18
Entrez GeneID	4162
Swissprot	P43121
clone	6C3E6
WB Predicted band size	71.6kDa
Host/Isotype	Mouse IgG1
Storage	Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Species Reactivity	Human
Immunogen	Purified recombinant fragment of human MCAM (AA: 84-189) expressed in E. Coli.
Formulation	Purified antibody in PBS with 0.05% sodium azide

Application
WB	1/500 - 1/2000
IHC	1/200 - 1/1000
FCM	1/200 - 1/400
ELISA	1/10000