bsm-70477M

DATASHEET

Host: Mouse

Target Protein: EpCAM (Extracellular region)

Specificity: Clone M039 mouse monoclonal antibody detects a 35-45 kDa* protein on SDS-PAGE "Native" immunoblots of human A431, H1915, and MCF7 carcinomas. This antibody weakly detects denatured EpCAM. The antibody works for native western blot, immunoprecipitation, ELISA capture, and immunocytochemistry.

Clonality: Monoclonal

Isotype: IgG1

Swiss Prot: P16422

Source: Clone (M039) was generated from the extracellular region of human EpCAM.

Purification: Purified by Protein G.

Storage Buffer: PBS + 1 mg/ml BSA, 0.05% NaN3 and 50% glycerol

Storage: Storage at -20°C is recommended, as aliquots may be taken without freeze/thawing due to presence of 50% glycerol. Stable for at least 1 year at -20°C.

Background:

Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule (EpCAM) is a signal type I transmembrane glycoprotein that has an extracellular domain with one thyroglobulin type-1 domain and a short cytoplasmic domain. EpCAM is found on the surface of adenocarcinoma, but not on mesodermal or neural cell membranes. The EpCAM molecule has been shown to function as a homophilic Ca2+ independent adhesion molecule. It may act as a physical homophilic interaction molecule between intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) and intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) at the mucosal epithelium. Defects in EpCAM cause hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer type 8 (HNPCC8) and diarrhea type 5 (DIAR5). EpCAM plays a role in embryonic stem cell proliferation and differentiation; it up-regulates the expression of FABP5, MYC, and Cyclin A & Cyclin E. It is highly and selectively expressed by undifferentiated embryonic stem cells and in many types of epithelial carcinomas.