Thermo Fisher Scientific EpCAM Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:500-1:1,000

-

ELISA (ELISA)

1:25,000-1:50,000

-

Immunoprecipitation (IP)

0.2-1 µL/mg of lysate

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Rabbit / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Immunogen

Recombinant Human EpCAM/TROP-1/TACSTD1 Protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography, Protein A

Storage buffer

PBS

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

RRID

AB_2902543

Target Information

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.

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