Recombinant Human CD146/MCAM protein (rFc Tag)
Species
Human
Purity
>90 %, SDS-PAGE
Tag
rFc Tag
Activity
not tested
Cat no : Eg2938
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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.
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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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