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N-Cadherin Antibody
SPA-07815
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Target Information | |
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Target Name | N-Cadherin |
Gene Abbr. | CDH2 |
Gene ID | 1000 |
Full Name | cadherin 2 |
Alias | ACOGS, ARVD14, CD325, CDHN, CDw325 |
Introduction | Cadherins are a superfamily of transmembrane glycoproteins that contain cadherin repeats of approximately 100 residues in their extracellular domain. Cadherins mediate calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion and play critical roles in normal tissue development. The classic cadherin subfamily includes N-, P-, R-, B-, and E-cadherins, as well as about ten other members that are found in adherens junctions, a cellular structure near the apical surface of polarized epithelial cells. The cytoplasmic domain of classical cadherins interacts with β-catenin, γ-catenin (also called plakoglobin), and p120 catenin. β-catenin and γ-catenin associate with α-catenin, which links the cadherin-catenin complex to the actin cytoskeleton. While β- and γ-catenin play structural roles in the junctional complex, p120 regulates cadherin adhesive activity and trafficking. Investigators consider E-cadherin an active suppressor of invasion and growth of many epithelial cancers. Research studies indicate that cancer cells have upregulated N-cadherin in addition to loss of E-cadherin. This change in cadherin expression is called the "cadherin switch." N-cadherin cooperates with the FGF receptor, leading to overexpression of MMP-9 and cellular invasion. Research studies have shown that in endothelial cells, VE-cadherin signaling, expression, and localization correlate with vascular permeability and tumor angiogenesis. Investigators have also demonstrated that expression of P-cadherin, which is normally present in epithelial cells, is also altered in ovarian and other human cancers. |
Product Details | |
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Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Clone No. | N/A |
Immunogen | Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues within the amino-terminus of human N-cadherin. |
Source/Purification | Antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues within the amino-terminus of human N-cadherin. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography. |
Usage | |
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Application | WB |
Dilutions | Western Blot (1:1000) |
MW(KDa) | 140 |
Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey |
Sensitivity | Endogenous |
Specificity | It detects endogenous levels of total N-cadherin protein. The antibody does not cross-react with other cadherin family members. |
Storage & Handling | |
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Storage Buffer | Supplied in 10 mM sodium HEPES (pH 7.5), 150 mM NaCl, 100 µg/mL BSA and 50% glycerol. |
Preservative | No Preservative |
Storage Temp. | Store at -20 °C. |
Handling | Do not aliquot the antibody. |
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