Thermo Fisher Scientific CD56 (NCAM) Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:5,000-1:20,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Recombinant protein encompassing a sequence within the center region of human NCAM. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1.0 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 7, with 20% glycerol, 1% BSA

Contains

0.01% thimerosal

Storage conditions

Store at 4°C short term. For long term storage, store at -20°C, avoiding freeze/thaw cycles.

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

RRID

AB_2736193

Product Specific Information

Positive Control: Human brain, mouse brain, rat brain

Predicted Reactivity: Dog (94%), Cat (96%), Chicken (87%), Bovine (94%)

Store product as a concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening the vial.

Target Information

CD56 (NCAM, neural cell adhesion molecule) is a transmembrane glycoprotein of the immunoglobulin family that serves as an adhesive molecule and is ubiquitously expressed in the nervous system in isoforms ranging from 120-180 kDa. CD56 is found on T cells and NK cells, and is involved in cell migration, axonal growth, pathfinding and synaptic plasticity. Polysialic modification results in reduction of CD56-mediated cell adhesion. Through its extracellular region, CD56 mediates homophilic and heterophilic interactions by binding extracellular matrix components such as laminin and integrins. CD56 is expressed on most neuroectodermal derived cell lines, tissues and neoplasms such as retinoblastoma, medulloblastoma, astrocytomas and neuroblastoma. Further, CD56 is a widely used neuroendocrine marker with a high sensitivity for neuroendocrine tumors and ovarian granulosa cell tumors. Diseases associated with CD56 dysfunction include rabies and blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasms.

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For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.