CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen, CD66E, CD66, CEACAM5, Carcinoembryonic Antigen-related Cell Adhesion Molecule 5)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Cancer Markers

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.

Recombinant protein corresponding to Ser448-Gly572 of human CEA, fused to N-terminal His-Tag expressed in E. coli.

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a cell-surface glycoprotein with a molecular weight of 180-200kD, that occurs in high levels in colon epithelial cells during embryonic development. Levels of CEA are significantly lower in colon tissue of adults, but can become elevated when inflammation or tumors arise in any endodermal tissue, including the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, pancreas and breast. An overexpression of CEA protein has been detected in a variety of adenocarcinomas, including gastric, pancreatic, small intestine, colon, rectal, ovarian, breast, cervical and non-small-cell lung cancers. CEA is also expressed by epithelial cells in several non-malignant disorders, including diverticulitis, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, bronchitis and renal failure and also in heavy smokers.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:100-1:5000
Western Blot: 1:50-400
Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100
Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.