Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA, Carcinoembryonic Antigen-related Cell Adhesion Molecule 5, CEACAM5, CD66e, CD66e Antigen, Meconium Antigen 100) (Biotin)

Antibodies / Antibodies-Cancer Markers

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in 10mM Tris, pH 7.5, 0.15M sodium chloride, 0.05% sodium azide. Labeled with Biotin.

Purified native CEA

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein involved in cell adhesion. It is normally produced during fetal development, but the production of CEA stops before birth. Therefore, it is not usually present in the blood of healthy adults, although levels are raised in heavy smokers. CEA is a glycosyl phosphatidyl inositol (GPI)-cell surface anchored glycoprotein whose specialized sialofucosylated glycoforms serve as functional colon carcinoma L-selectin and E-selectin ligands, which may be critical to the metastatic dissemination of colon carcinoma cells.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
Store product at 4°C if to be used immediately within two weeks. For long-term storage, aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable at -20°C for 12 months after receipt. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.