| Product Name | EpCAM Goat pAb |
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| Antibody Type | Primary Antibodies |
| Immunogen | Recombinant Human EpCAM |
| Modification | Unmodified |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
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| Isotype | IgG |
| Host Species | Goat |
| Tested Applications | WBIHCIF-PICC/IF |
| WB:1:500-1:1000 IHC:1:100-1:500 IF-P:1:100-1:500 ICC/IF:1:100-1:300 |
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| Species Reactivity | HumanMouseRat |
| Concentration | 1mg/ml |
| Purification | Affinity Purified |
| Gene Symbol | EPCAM |
|---|---|
| Gene Synonyms | ESA KSA M4S1 MK-1 DIAR5 EGP-2 EGP40 KS1/4 MIC18 TROP1 BerEp4 EGP314 HNPCC8 LYNCH8 MOC-31 Ber-Ep4 TACSTD1 |
| Gene Full Name | epithelial cell adhesion molecule |
| Gene Summary | This gene encodes a carcinoma-associated antigen and is a member of a family that includes at least two type I membrane proteins. This antigen is expressed on most normal epithelial cells and gastrointestinal carcinomas and functions as a homotypic calcium-independent cell adhesion molecule. The antigen is being used as a target for immunotherapy treatment of human carcinomas. Mutations in this gene result in congenital tufting enteropathy. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008] |
| Molecular Weight(MW) | 40 kDa(Observed band size: kDa) |
| Function | Ep-CAM (epithelial adhesion molecule, epithelial specific antigen, ESA) is a transmembrane glycoprotein expressed in the epithelium with a molecular weight of approximately 40 kDa, which functions as an epithelial cell adhesion molecule. Ep-CAM functions as a homotypic calcium-independent cell adhesion molecule, and has a direct impact on cell cycle, proliferation and metabolism of epithelial cells and fibroblasts due to its ability to rapidly induce the proto-oncogene c-myc and the cell cycle regulating genes cyclin A and E. Ep-CAM mediates Ca2+-independent homotypic interactions. Formation of Ep-CAM-mediated adhesions have a negative regulatory effect on adhesions mediated by classic cadherins, which may have strong effects on the differentiation and growth of epithelial cells. Ep-CAM overexpression was suggested to be associated with enhanced epithelial proliferation. Ep-CAM is highly expressed in human carcinomas, and is a marker for tumors of epithelial lineage. Ep-CAM is expressed on baso-lateral cell surface in most simple epithelia and many carcinoma types. Also, Ep-CAM reportedly distinguishes adenocarcinomas from pleural mesotheliomas. |
| Cellular Localization | Cell junction,Cell membrane,Membrane,Tight junction |
| Application Notes | WB:1:500-1:1000 IHC:1:100-1:500 IF-P:1:100-1:500 ICC/IF:1:100-1:300 |
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| Form | Liquid |
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| Storage Instructions | Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. |
| Storage Buffer | Liquid in PBS, 50% glycerol, 0.05% Proclin 300, 0.08%BSA |
