CD146 (cluster of differentiation 146), also known as the melanoma cell adhesion molecule (MCAM) or cell surface glycoprotein MUC18, is a 113kDa cell adhesion molecule currently used as a marker for endothelial cell lineage. MCAM, a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, is homologous to several cell adhesion molecules and is associated with tumor progression and the development of metastasis in human malignant melanoma. By radiation hybrid analysis, this gene is mapped to chromosome 11q23.3. MCAM has been demonstrated to appear on a small subset of T and B lymphocytes in the peripheral blood of healthy individuals. MCAM has been seen as a marker for mesenchymal stem cells isolated from multiple adult and fetal organs, and its expression may be linked to multipotency mesenchymal stem cells with greater differentiation potential express higher levels of MCAM on the cell surface.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
Recombinant human protein (amino acids H59-A401) was used as the immunogen for the CD146 antibody.
Isotype
IgG1
Predicted Reactivity
Human
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cell surface, cytoplasmic
Uniprot
P43121
Clone No
2H12
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose and 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the CD146 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, IHC-P, IHC-F
Dilution
Western blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE & Frozen): 1-2ug/ml