MCAM (Melanoma Cell Adhesion Molecule) / MUC18 / CD146(MCAM/3179), CF568 conjugate, 0.1mg/mL

Antibodies

CD146|MCAM|MUC18

Room temperature

130 kDa

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. Primary antibodies are available purified, or with a selection of fluorescent CF® Dyes and other labels. CF® Dyes offer exceptional brightness and photostability. Note: Conjugates of blue fluorescent dyes like CF®405S and CF®405M are not recommended for detecting low abundance targets, because blue dyes have lower fluorescence and can give higher non-specific background than other dye colors.

Protect from light

Stable at room temperature or 37°C (98°F) for 7 days.

Primary and secondary antibodies for multiple methodology
immunostaining detection application

0.1 mg/mL

Guaranteed for at least 24 months from date of receipt when stored as recommended

Monoclonal

MCAM

A-375, HUV-EC or HeLa cells. Tonsil or Melanoma (IHC).

Melanoma

For coating for ELISA, order Ab without BSA|Higher concentration may be required for direct detection using primary antibody conjugates than for indirect detection with secondary antibody|Optimal dilution and staining procedure for a specific application should be determined by user|Recommended starting concentrations for titration are 1-2 ug/mL for most applications, or 1 ug/million cells/100 uL for flow cytometry

CD146|MCAM|MUC18