The human Mel-CAM gene maps to chromosome 11q23 and encodes a trans-membrane glycoprotein, also designated MCAM, MUC 18 or CD146, that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and functions as a Ca2+-independent cell adhesion molecule. Mel-CAM expression is restricted to advanced primary and metastatic melanomas and to cell lines of the neuroectodermal lineage, but not normal melanocytes. Mel-CAM is found on 80% of advanced primary human melanomas and correlates well with development of metastatic disease.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
A recombinant human partial protein (amino acids 226-374) was used as the immunogen for the MCAM antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
Optimal dilution of the antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Uniprot
P43121
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein G affinity chromatography
Storage
Store the MCAM antibody at 2-8oC (with azide) or aliquot and store at -20oC or colder (without azide).