Recombinant Human CD146/MCAM protein (rFc Tag)

Species

Human

Purity

>90 %, SDS-PAGE

Tag

rFc Tag

Activity

not tested

Cat no : Eg2938



Product Information

Purity >90 %, SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin <0.1 EU/μg protein, LAL method
Activity
Not tested
Expression HEK293-derived Human CD146 protein Val24-Gly559 (Accession# P43121-1) with a rabbit IgG Fc tag at the C-terminus.
GeneID 4162
Accession P43121-1
PredictedSize 85.8 kDa
SDS-PAGE 100-120 kDa, reducing (R) conditions
Formulation Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4. Normally 5% trehalose and 5% mannitol are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Reconstitution Briefly centrifuge the tube before opening. Reconstitute at 0.1-0.5 mg/mL in sterile water.
Storage Conditions
It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
  • Until expiry date, -20℃ to -80℃ as lyophilized proteins.
  • 3 months, -20℃ to -80℃ under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Shipping The product is shipped at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the recommended temperature.

Background

MCAM, also known as melanoma cell adhesion molecule (CD146) or MUC18, originally identified as a biomarker of melanoma progression, is a transmembrane glycoprotein belonging to the immunoglobulin (Ig) superfamily. Structurally, it consists of five Ig domains, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic region. A soluble form of CD146 has also been reported. In normal adult tissue, CD146 is primarily expressed by vascular endothelium and smooth muscle. CD146 is a key cell adhesion protein in vascular endothelial cell activity and angiogenesis, and has been used as marker of circulating endothelium cells (CECs).

References:

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